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Architectural and Engineering Managers PERM Salary
Wages offered on certified PERM labor certifications for architectural and engineering managers, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 341
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $154,045
- Middle half $135,262 to $190,005
- Certified rate
- 97.7%
- 8 denied
- Median, all workers
- $171,270
- BLS OEWS, May 2025
Top employers
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By work state
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| State | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 93 | $213,418 |
| Texas | 39 | $149,947 |
| Michigan | 34 | $149,527 |
| Illinois | 22 | $139,155 |
| Florida | 18 | $138,397 |
| New York | 15 | $161,242 |
| Arizona | 9 | $142,272 |
| Georgia | 8 | $132,166 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $175,000 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $137,000 |
| Alabama | 6 | $130,000 |
| Guam | 6 | $90,647 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $145,523 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $139,500 |
| Washington | 6 | $198,457 |
| Oregon | 5 | $185,702 |
| Nevada | 4 | $143,373 |
| Ohio | 4 | $128,596 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $135,304 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $147,514 |
| Maryland | 3 | $130,021 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $179,900 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $141,419 |
| Colorado | 2 | Not reported |
| Iowa | 2 | Not reported |
| Indiana | 2 | Not reported |
| Kansas | 2 | Not reported |
| Missouri | 2 | Not reported |
| New Jersey | 2 | Not reported |
| Oklahoma | 2 | Not reported |
| Rhode Island | 2 | Not reported |
| Virginia | 2 | Not reported |
| Arkansas | 1 | Not reported |
| Hawaii | 1 | Not reported |
| Idaho | 1 | Not reported |
| Kentucky | 1 | Not reported |
| Louisiana | 1 | Not reported |
| Mississippi | 1 | Not reported |
| New Hampshire | 1 | Not reported |
| New Mexico | 1 | Not reported |
| Utah | 1 | Not reported |
| West Virginia | 1 | Not reported |
Top work cities
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| # | City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 32 | $239,200 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | 10 | $146,942 |
| 3 | Fremont, CA | 9 | $194,105 |
| 4 | New York, NY | 9 | $207,397 |
| 5 | Austin, TX | 8 | $178,058 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | 8 | $139,110 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | 7 | $162,604 |
| 8 | San Jose, CA | 5 | $239,200 |
| 9 | Calvert, AL | 4 | $130,000 |
| 10 | Farmington Hills, MI | 4 | $156,302 |
| 11 | Fort Worth, TX | 4 | $160,722 |
| 12 | Grand Rapids, MI | 4 | $125,972 |
| 13 | Miami, FL | 4 | $135,700 |
| 14 | Tamuning, GU | 4 | $95,493 |
| 15 | Berkeley, CA | 3 | $185,910 |
| 16 | Detroit, MI | 3 | $154,577 |
| 17 | Memphis, TN | 3 | $140,000 |
| 18 | Milpitas, CA | 3 | $208,125 |
| 19 | Mountain View, CA | 3 | $239,200 |
| 20 | Phoenix, AZ | 3 | $158,018 |
| 21 | Raleigh, NC | 3 | $165,693 |
| 22 | San Francisco, CA | 3 | $199,600 |
| 23 | Seattle, WA | 3 | $200,013 |
| 24 | Troy, MI | 3 | $151,000 |
| 25 | Atlanta, GA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 26 | Beaverton, OR | 2 | Too few filings |
| 27 | Dallas, TX | 2 | Too few filings |
| 28 | Irvine, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 29 | Livonia, MI | 2 | Too few filings |
| 30 | Marlborough, MA | 2 | Too few filings |
Job titles employers used
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| # | Job title | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering Manager | 16 | $147,468 |
| 2 | Project Manager | 16 | $138,320 |
| 3 | Sr. Program Manager | 10 | $239,200 |
| 4 | Sr. Product Manager | 9 | $239,200 |
| 5 | Project Leader | 8 | $139,110 |
| 6 | Engineering Manager - Component Design | 4 | $193,403 |
| 7 | Project Director | 4 | $95,493 |
| 8 | Project Management Engineer | 4 | $130,000 |
| 9 | Applications Engineering Manager | 3 | $135,304 |
| 10 | Electrical Engineering Manager | 3 | $145,995 |
| 11 | Engineering Project Manager | 3 | $147,784 |
| 12 | Mechanical Engineering Manager | 3 | $155,784 |
| 13 | Plant Engineering Manager | 3 | $126,000 |
| 14 | Director of Engineering | 2 | Too few filings |
| 15 | Engineering Technical Manager | 2 | Too few filings |
| 16 | Manager Application Engineering | 2 | Too few filings |
| 17 | Manager, Data Engineering | 2 | Too few filings |
| 18 | Manufacturing Engineering Manager | 2 | Too few filings |
| 19 | Mechanical Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 20 | Program Manager | 2 | Too few filings |
| 21 | Project Engineering Manager | 2 | Too few filings |
| 22 | Robotics Engineering Manager | 2 | Too few filings |
| 23 | Section Manager | 2 | Too few filings |
| 24 | Senior Engineering Manager | 2 | Too few filings |
| 25 | Senior Manager | 2 | Too few filings |
| 26 | Senior Manager, Engineering | 2 | Too few filings |
| 27 | Senior Project Manager | 2 | Too few filings |
| 28 | Technical Operations Manager | 2 | Too few filings |
| 29 | Active Part & End Frame Engineering Design Manager | 1 | Too few filings |
| 30 | Advanced Manufacturing Manager | 1 | Too few filings |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the PERM salary for architectural and engineering managers?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for architectural and engineering managers was $154,045 a year in FY 2026 through Q3; the middle half ranged from $135,262 to $190,005.
- How does that compare with all architectural and engineering managers?
- BLS reports a median of $171,270 a year for all architectural and engineering managers in the U.S. (May 2025). Filings cover specific jobs at specific employers and locations, so the two are not directly comparable.