Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Texas
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Texas was $171,370 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $144,340 and $216,670.
The Texas median is $100 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 texas?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $120,460 | $144,340 | $171,370 | $216,670 | $277,790 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $57.92 | $69.40 | $82.39 | $104.17 | $133.55 |
BLS estimated 19,030 workers employed in this occupation in Texas. Location quotient: 0.95.
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 | $137,470 | $170,650 | $212,350 |
| May 2025 | $144,340 | $171,370 | $216,670 |
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, Texas. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | $156,940 | $129,730 to $176,920 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $158,560 | $130,870 to $190,420 |
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