Salary guide, May 2025
Director of R&D pay in Wisconsin
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Wisconsin was $142,060 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $126,500 and $170,520.
The Wisconsin median is $29,210 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 wisconsin?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $103,720 | $126,500 | $142,060 | $170,520 | $207,680 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49.87 | $60.82 | $68.30 | $81.98 | $99.85 |
BLS estimated 4,550 workers employed in this occupation in Wisconsin. Location quotient: 1.09.
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 | $124,180 | $138,710 | $168,050 |
| May 2025 | $126,500 | $142,060 | $170,520 |
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, Wisconsin. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | $126,530 | $104,430 to $142,750 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $142,060 | $124,430 to $166,380 |
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