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Architectural and Engineering Managers in California

Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate technical projects and teams in fields like construction, infrastructure, product design, and research and development. They work in architecture firms, engineering companies, construction firms, government agencies, and private corporations, overseeing budgets, schedules, and personnel while ensuring projects meet technical and regulatory standards. In California the median pay is $210,280 a year, 23% above the national median of $171,270.

$210,280median pay in California, per year

$169,140–$251,890middle half earn

29,630employed in California

$171,270U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in California

905open roles like this on employer career sites, 400 in California or remote

117employers hiring

294posted in the last 7 days

Remote · CA · NYwhere most openings are

Openings in California and remote

Engineering Manager - Bank Accounts · Mercury · Canada, USA · Remote
Engineering Manager · infisical · Canada, USA · Remote
Sr. Manager, Data Engineering · Carrot · Remote · Remote
Senior Manager, Core Infrastructure Engineering · Oracle · Sacramento, Sacramento County · $203,844–$203,844
Manager, Engineering - Product · ClickUp · USA · Remote
Support Engineering Manager - NAMER · Ashby · Canada, USA · Remote
Mid-Market Solutions Engineering Manager · Ashby · Canada, USA · Remote
Enterprise Solutions Engineering Manager · Ashby · Canada, USA · Remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingMathematicsCritical ThinkingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

DesignEngineering and TechnologyMathematics (knowledge)Administration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Architectural and Engineering Managers.

Licenses and training in California

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in other states

New Mexico · $215,120 Massachusetts · $201,430 Washington · $189,680 District of Columbia · $185,220 Colorado · $183,810 Delaware · $181,190 New Jersey · $180,640 Oregon · $177,190 Virginia · $176,160 Rhode Island · $175,910

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O*NET-SOC 11-9041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.