Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Massachusetts
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Massachusetts was $201,430 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $166,430 and $226,680.
The Massachusetts median is $30,160 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 massachusetts?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $137,750 | $166,430 | $201,430 | $226,680 | $286,410 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $66.23 | $80.02 | $96.84 | $108.98 | $137.70 |
BLS estimated 7,690 workers employed in this occupation in Massachusetts. Location quotient: 1.49.
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 | $157,000 | $178,800 | $218,640 |
| May 2025 | $166,430 | $201,430 | $226,680 |
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, Massachusetts. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $179,150 | $153,380 to $214,780 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $172,640 | $138,010 to $212,320 |
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