Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Colorado
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Colorado was $183,810 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $165,420 and $225,100.
The Colorado median is $12,540 above 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 colorado?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $135,380 | $165,420 | $183,810 | $225,100 | $272,950 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $65.09 | $79.53 | $88.37 | $108.22 | $131.23 |
BLS estimated 4,900 workers employed in this occupation in Colorado. Location quotient: 1.2.
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 | $158,900 | $176,610 | $219,230 |
| May 2025 | $165,420 | $183,810 | $225,100 |
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, Colorado. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $191,440 | $167,620 to $227,730 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $183,400 | $166,420 to $218,170 |
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