Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Indiana
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Indiana was $155,810 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $127,360 and $178,280.
The Indiana median is $15,460 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 indiana?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $102,030 | $127,360 | $155,810 | $178,280 | $214,470 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49.05 | $61.23 | $74.91 | $85.71 | $103.11 |
BLS estimated 4,610 workers employed in this occupation in Indiana. Location quotient: 1.02.
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 | $121,990 | $144,880 | $175,460 |
| May 2025 | $127,360 | $155,810 | $178,280 |
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, Indiana. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $159,640 | $131,180 to $175,610 |
| Bloomington, IN | $157,610 | $131,840 to $173,670 |
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