Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Connecticut
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Connecticut was $175,490 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $141,220 and $213,450.
The Connecticut median is $4,220 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 connecticut?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $122,200 | $141,220 | $175,490 | $213,450 | $245,970 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $58.75 | $67.90 | $84.37 | $102.62 | $118.26 |
BLS estimated 4,970 workers employed in this occupation in Connecticut. Location quotient: 2.07.
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 | $135,350 | $171,770 | $209,750 |
| May 2025 | $141,220 | $175,490 | $213,450 |
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, Connecticut. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $174,440 | $137,370 to $207,100 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $166,430 | $136,250 to $198,820 |
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