Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Kansas City

In Kansas City (MO), the median pay for architectural and engineering managers is $78.21 an hour ($162,680 a year). About 1,820 people work in this job there.

$78.21Median hourly pay
$131,630–$193,770Middle half of workers, yearly
1,820People in this job in Kansas City (MO)

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($171,270). It is 3% higher than the Missouri median ($157,800).

Pay range for architectural and engineering managers in Kansas City (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$52.81$109,840
25% of workers$63.28$131,630
Half of workers (median)$78.21$162,680
75% of workers$93.16$193,770
90% of workers$108.39$225,460

Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas City (this page)$162,6801,820
St. Louis$162,6601,280
Jefferson City$160,47050
Springfield$141,71070
Columbia$140,04050
St. Joseph$138,34050
Joplin$135,14060

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for architectural and engineering managers

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 8 to 10 years (O*NET)
  • Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 14,900 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Architect ManagerArchitectural Project ManagerCivil Engineering ManagerCivil Project ManagerCivil PMData Engineering DirectorData Engineering ManagerElectrical Engineering DirectorElectrical Engineering ManagerElectrical Project ManagerElectrical PMElectronics Engineering Manager

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.