Architectural and Engineering Managers, Kansas City
$162,680
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Kansas City, MO-KS. Middle half of wages roughly $131,630 to $193,770.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −5.0%
- US median
- $171,270
- Metro RPP
- 92.5
- Middle half
- $131,630 to $193,770
- OEWS employment
- 1,820
- SOC
- 11-9041
Architectural and Engineering Managers in Kansas City pay a median $162,680 (May 2025), 5% below the US median of $171,270. At local prices (RPP 92.5), that median buys about what $175,870 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$162,680 in Kansas City buys about what $175,870 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 92.5, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 86.6 vs all-items 92.5 (US = 100, 2024).
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Architectural and Engineering Managers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $162,680 | $131,630 to $193,770 | 92.5 |
| New Orleans | $165,620 | $130,770 to $185,810 | 92.6 |
| San Francisco | $221,580 | $184,720 to $287,680 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $160,810 | $137,170 to $174,990 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Kansas City?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Kansas City, MO-KS is $162,680.
- How does Kansas City pay compare to the US median for Architectural and Engineering Managers?
- Local median pay is 5% below the national OEWS median of $171,270.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Kansas City is 92.5 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $162,680 has about the same purchasing power as $175,870 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.