Will AI replace architectural and engineering managers?AI replacement risk 59% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$171,270
25th–75th pct. $139,360–$212,500
Top pay (est.)
$341,600
Top 10% $262,760
Pay in 5 years
$196,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$225,900est.
$194,200–$262,200
Outlook score
62/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
59%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.5%
15K openings / yr
Will AI replace Architectural and Engineering Managers? AI replacement risk
59%
Moderate
Ranked #627 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Architectural and Engineering Managers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsDrafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentProcessing InformationGetting Information
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionVisualizationDeductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★★ Hard to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.