Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Kentucky
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Kentucky was $147,680 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $127,880 and $170,650.
The Kentucky median is $23,590 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 kentucky?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $114,220 | $127,880 | $147,680 | $170,650 | $201,730 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $54.92 | $61.48 | $71.00 | $82.04 | $96.99 |
BLS estimated 1,800 workers employed in this occupation in Kentucky. Location quotient: 0.63.
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 | $121,310 | $134,880 | $165,540 |
| May 2025 | $127,880 | $147,680 | $170,650 |
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, Kentucky. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown, KY | $138,110 | $123,790 to $156,240 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $149,430 | $130,180 to $174,200 |
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