Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Florida
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Florida was $170,740 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $138,760 and $208,370.
The Florida median is $530 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 florida?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $116,900 | $138,760 | $170,740 | $208,370 | $251,590 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $56.20 | $66.71 | $82.09 | $100.18 | $120.96 |
BLS estimated 8,710 workers employed in this occupation in Florida. Location quotient: 0.62.
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 | $133,180 | $167,680 | $202,690 |
| May 2025 | $138,760 | $170,740 | $208,370 |
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, Florida. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $169,310 | $137,270 to $205,740 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $156,550 | $128,600 to $180,680 |
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