Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Washington
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Washington was $189,680 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $166,270 and $217,070.
The Washington median is $18,410 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 washington?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $148,930 | $166,270 | $189,680 | $217,070 | $263,550 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $71.60 | $79.94 | $91.19 | $104.36 | $126.71 |
BLS estimated 6,060 workers employed in this occupation in Washington. Location quotient: 1.21.
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 | $161,940 | $181,080 | $218,200 |
| May 2025 | $166,270 | $189,680 | $217,070 |
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, Washington. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $204,340 | $171,360 to $219,300 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $164,690 | $164,690 to $181,220 |
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