Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Tennessee
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Tennessee was $161,430 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $130,170 and $193,380.
The Tennessee median is $9,840 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 tennessee?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $105,980 | $130,170 | $161,430 | $193,380 | $239,240 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50.95 | $62.58 | $77.61 | $92.97 | $115.02 |
BLS estimated 3,600 workers employed in this occupation in Tennessee. Location quotient: 0.77.
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 | $123,550 | $153,920 | $177,010 |
| May 2025 | $130,170 | $161,430 | $193,380 |
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, Tennessee. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $159,720 | $129,040 to $197,970 |
| Huntsville, AL | $168,380 | $136,990 to $206,110 |
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