Architectural and Engineering Managers pay range in Bowling Green
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $110,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $195,120 or more. The middle half of architectural and engineering managers in Bowling Green earn between $117,550 and $152,210.
- $111K10th
- $118K25th
- $133KMedian
- $152K75th
- $195K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $140,600 | $11,717 | $67.60 |
| Median | $132,540 | $11,045 | $63.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $117,550 | $9,796 | $56.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $152,210 | $12,684 | $73.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Engineering Managers pay in Bowling Green vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Architectural and engineering managers in Bowling Green earn 7% less than the Kentucky average ($151,880) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($181,540). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $171,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $140,600 | $132,540 | $110,910 | $195,120 | 50 |
| Kentucky | $151,880 | $147,680 | $114,220 | $201,730 | 1,800 |
| United States | $181,540 | $171,270 | $120,810 | $262,760 | 220,260 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary after taxes in Bowling Green
On the average salary of $140,600, a single filer in Bowling Green takes home about $99,751 a year, or $8,313 a month and $3,837 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
Is Bowling Green a good place for architectural and engineering managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bowling Green area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $140,600 buys what about $155,912 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Bowling Green ($45,040). A typical home costs $267,047, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in other Kentucky cities
Bowling Green ranks 5th of 6 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($159,880).
- Lexington$159,880
- Paducah$154,760
- Louisville$154,700
- Elizabethtown$147,830
- Bowling Green$140,600
- Owensboro$136,480
All Architectural and Engineering Managers salaries in Kentucky
Highest-paying cities for architectural and engineering managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($252,690).
- San Jose, CA$252,690
- San Francisco, CA$236,870
- Albuquerque, NM$214,950
- Naples, FL$209,110
- Midland, TX$205,810
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Architectural and Engineering Managers salary in Bowling Green: questions
How much do architectural and engineering managers make an hour in Bowling Green?
$67.60 an hour on average, and $63.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and engineering managers salary in Bowling Green?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $110,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $117,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and engineering managers take-home pay in Bowling Green?
About $99,751 a year ($8,313 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $140,600. Includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
Do architectural and engineering managers earn more in Bowling Green than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($181,540).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9041; area Bowling Green, KY (14540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Bowling Green's local income tax (2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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