Architectural and Engineering Managers, Birmingham

$166,670

Local median annual wage in Birmingham, AL. Middle half of earners roughly $133,650 to $231,140.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−2.7%
US median
$171,270
Cost of living (91.6) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
91.6
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$133,650 to $231,140
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
600
Job code
11-9041

Architectural and Engineering Managers in Birmingham pay a median $166,670 (May 2025), 2.7% below the US median of $171,270. At local prices (index 91.6), that median buys about what $181,954 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$166,670 in Birmingham buys about what $181,954 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 91.6, 2024). Housing & rent index is 71.9 vs overall 91.6 (US average = 100, 2024).

Architectural and Engineering Managers in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Birmingham $166,670 $133,650 to $231,140 91.6
Des Moines $148,330 $127,010 to $176,090 91.7
San Francisco $221,580 $184,720 to $287,680 115.6
Tulsa $160,810 $137,170 to $174,990 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Birmingham?
The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Birmingham, AL is $166,670 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Birmingham pay compare to the US median for Architectural and Engineering Managers?
Local median pay is 2.7% below the national median of $171,270.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Birmingham is 91.6 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $166,670 has about the same buying power as $181,954 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.