Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Alaska
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Alaska was $164,260 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $134,570 and $211,190.
The Alaska median is $7,010 below the national median of $171,270, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about alaska?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $113,790 | $134,570 | $164,260 | $211,190 | $236,490 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $54.71 | $64.70 | $78.97 | $101.53 | $113.70 |
BLS estimated 900 workers employed in this occupation in Alaska. Location quotient: 1.95.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $120,810 | $139,360 | $171,270 | $212,500 | $262,760 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $58.08 | $67.00 | $82.34 | $102.16 | $126.33 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $123,480 | $152,290 | $194,110 |
| May 2025 | $134,570 | $164,260 | $211,190 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers, Alaska. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-9041 Architectural and Engineering Managers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $161,800 | $133,020 to $212,950 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $159,570 | $136,330 to $182,570 |
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