Salary guide, May 2025
Process Engineering Manager pay in Virginia
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The median annual wage for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Virginia was $176,160 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $147,770 and $213,180.
The Virginia median is $4,890 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 virginia?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $124,830 | $147,770 | $176,160 | $213,180 | $253,060 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60.01 | $71.04 | $84.69 | $102.49 | $121.66 |
BLS estimated 4,390 workers employed in this occupation in Virginia. Location quotient: 0.75.
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 | $142,240 | $168,780 | $201,890 |
| May 2025 | $147,770 | $176,160 | $213,180 |
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, Virginia. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $168,400 | $142,340 to $195,190 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $152,360 | $131,070 to $176,990 |
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