Architectural and Engineering Managers, Raleigh
$169,780
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Raleigh-Cary, NC. Middle half of wages roughly $139,040 to $208,590.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −0.9%
- US median
- $171,270
- Metro RPP
- 98.2
- Middle half
- $139,040 to $208,590
- OEWS employment
- 1,850
- SOC
- 11-9041
Architectural and Engineering Managers in Raleigh pay a median $169,780 (May 2025), 0.9% below the US median of $171,270. At local prices (RPP 98.2), that median buys about what $172,892 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$169,780 in Raleigh buys about what $172,892 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 98.2, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 103.5 vs all-items 98.2 (US = 100, 2024).
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Architectural and Engineering Managers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $169,780 | $139,040 to $208,590 | 98.2 |
| Austin | $176,540 | $158,690 to $223,490 | 98.1 |
| 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 Raleigh?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Raleigh-Cary, NC is $169,780.
- How does Raleigh pay compare to the US median for Architectural and Engineering Managers?
- Local median pay is 0.9% below the national OEWS median of $171,270.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Raleigh is 98.2 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $169,780 has about the same purchasing power as $172,892 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.