Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Maine
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Maine was $145,720 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $133,140 and $171,020.
The Maine median is $25,550 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 maine?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $111,490 | $133,140 | $145,720 | $171,020 | $208,140 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $53.60 | $64.01 | $70.06 | $82.22 | $100.07 |
BLS estimated 820 workers employed in this occupation in Maine. Location quotient: 0.9.
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 | $121,450 | $140,430 | $170,270 |
| May 2025 | $133,140 | $145,720 | $171,020 |
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, Maine. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | $131,490 | $108,150 to $170,160 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $164,530 | $133,420 to $177,520 |
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