Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Architectural and Engineering Manager's pay go, state by state?
A Architectural and Engineering Manager's pay leaves the most room in New Mexico — about $11,980/mo take-home against $1,034/mo typical rent — and the least in Hawaii.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $11,980/mo | $1,034/mo | 9% |
| California | $12,832/mo | $1,969/mo | 15% |
| Delaware | $11,430/mo | $1,321/mo | 12% |
| Louisiana | $11,093/mo | $1,028/mo | 9% |
| Rhode Island | $11,235/mo | $1,289/mo | 11% |
| Washington | $11,482/mo | $1,641/mo | 14% |
| New Hampshire | $11,202/mo | $1,424/mo | 13% |
| Colorado | $11,349/mo | $1,659/mo | 15% |
| Minnesota | $10,912/mo | $1,230/mo | 11% |
| Massachusetts | $11,325/mo | $1,716/mo | 15% |
| New York | $11,097/mo | $1,621/mo | 15% |
| Texas | $10,757/mo | $1,328/mo | 12% |
| Arizona | $10,841/mo | $1,419/mo | 13% |
| Oregon | $10,819/mo | $1,431/mo | 13% |
| New Jersey | $10,992/mo | $1,656/mo | 15% |
| Alabama | $10,299/mo | $967/mo | 9% |
| Georgia | $10,607/mo | $1,320/mo | 12% |
| Michigan | $10,329/mo | $1,072/mo | 10% |
| Connecticut | $10,730/mo | $1,483/mo | 14% |
| District of Columbia | $11,133/mo | $1,900/mo | 17% |
| Illinois | $10,414/mo | $1,246/mo | 12% |
| Maryland | $10,795/mo | $1,683/mo | 16% |
| Florida | $10,598/mo | $1,542/mo | 15% |
| Virginia | $10,533/mo | $1,547/mo | 15% |
| South Dakota | $9,768/mo | $910/mo | 9% |
| Ohio | $9,810/mo | $986/mo | 10% |
| Pennsylvania | $9,936/mo | $1,176/mo | 12% |
| North Carolina | $9,903/mo | $1,147/mo | 12% |
| Kansas | $9,713/mo | $1,025/mo | 11% |
| Missouri | $9,583/mo | $997/mo | 10% |
| Oklahoma | $9,382/mo | $970/mo | 10% |
| West Virginia | $9,077/mo | $848/mo | 9% |
| Alaska | $9,514/mo | $1,361/mo | 14% |
| North Dakota | $9,050/mo | $911/mo | 10% |
| Vermont | $9,332/mo | $1,207/mo | 13% |
| Iowa | $9,046/mo | $932/mo | 10% |
| Nevada | $9,582/mo | $1,478/mo | 15% |
| South Carolina | $9,220/mo | $1,131/mo | 12% |
| Idaho | $9,248/mo | $1,163/mo | 13% |
| Indiana | $9,096/mo | $1,022/mo | 11% |
| Tennessee | $9,165/mo | $1,111/mo | 12% |
| Utah | $9,372/mo | $1,396/mo | 15% |
| Maine | $9,077/mo | $1,104/mo | 12% |
| Wyoming | $8,873/mo | $979/mo | 11% |
| Wisconsin | $8,892/mo | $1,033/mo | 12% |
| Arkansas | $8,600/mo | $903/mo | 11% |
| Mississippi | $8,610/mo | $933/mo | 11% |
| Nebraska | $8,549/mo | $1,017/mo | 12% |
| Kentucky | $8,430/mo | $918/mo | 11% |
| Montana | $8,315/mo | $1,031/mo | 12% |
| Hawaii | $8,655/mo | $1,927/mo | 22% |
Take-home is that state's BLS OEWS 2023 median wage after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. Rent is population-weighted Census gross rent (utilities included). Neither includes state taxes, insurance, or the cost of moving.