17 Series · SOC 17-3011
Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $66,150
- Median / year
- +2.9%
- 2024→2025
- $99,710
- Top 10% earn
- +4.1%
- Growth '24–'34
- 103,700
- Estimated US jobs
Architectural and Civil Drafters earn a median of $66,150 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $66,150, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $46,260 (10th percentile) to $99,710 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 103,700 estimated jobs in covered establishments. The highest published state median in this ranking is District of Columbia ($97,880).
The pay verdict
Architectural and Civil Drafters earn a median of $66,150, putting them above the typical US occupation and higher than 58% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Architecture and Engineering, it ranks #31 of 36 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 4.1% by 2034.
- $66,150
- Median annual wage
- Top 42%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #31 of 36
- in Architecture and Engineering
- 2.2×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: District of Columbia at $97,880. Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
Observed pay change
What changed, BLS OEWS 2019–2025
- The published national median for Architectural and Civil Drafters moved from $56,340 in May 2019 to $66,150 in May 2025 (+17.4%).
- Across the 749 occupations priced in both releases under SOC-2018, the median occupation changed +24.5%.
- Architectural and Civil Drafters sits -7.0 pp behind that median, nominal dollars, no price deflator applied.
Architectural and Civil Drafters (SOC 17-3011) has a national median of $66,150 per year in the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics May 2025 release. The published 10th-to-90th-percentile boundaries run from $46,260 to $99,710, and the published mean is $70,740. Those summary statistics describe the estimated distribution; their difference alone does not identify its cause. OEWS estimates 103,700 jobs in covered establishments nationally. WageDex has published rows for 52 state or territory areas and 373 metropolitan or nonmetropolitan wage areas. The published national median moved from $64,280 in the May 2024 OEWS release to $66,150 in May 2025, a rise of $1,870 (+2.9%). This is a change between two BLS survey estimates, not an inflation-adjusted same-worker pay raise.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a +4.1% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which we classify as about as fast as average relative to the all-occupations baseline of 3.1%. About 10,000 openings are projected per year from growth, occupational transfers, and labor-force exits. BLS assigns Associate's degree as typical education needed for entry. BLS does not publish a separate occupation-specific fatality and injury rate for this role in the current release. The safety panel below shows its broad Architecture and Engineering Occupations SOC-group context and is not an occupation-level measurement or ranking.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. District of Columbia pays the highest state median at $97,880, which is +48% above the national figure. The highest published metropolitan-area median in this ranking is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $84,440. The observed difference does not identify its cause. Pair the national median with the state and metropolitan-area rows below while keeping the geography and statistic consistent. OEWS includes tips, commissions, incentive pay, and production bonuses, but not employer benefits, overtime premiums, stock compensation, or nonproduction bonuses. See our methodology for the sourcing and calculation details.
BLS OEWS May 2025 103,700 jobs Median $66,150/yr
Median Salary
$66,150
per year
Median Hourly
$31.80/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$70,740
average
Employment
103,700
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Architectural and Civil Drafters pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$66,150 Top 42% higher than 58% of 825 US occupations
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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| Band | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$20,000 | 0 US occupations | 0% |
| $20,000–$40,000 | 98 US occupations | 12% |
| $40,000–$60,000 | 298 US occupations | 36% |
| $60,000–$80,000 (this entry) | 209 US occupations | 25% |
| $80,000–$100,000 | 82 US occupations | 10% |
| $100,000–$120,000 | 58 US occupations | 7% |
| $120,000–$140,000 | 32 US occupations | 4% |
| $140,000–$160,000 | 14 US occupations | 2% |
| $160,000–$180,000 | 9 US occupations | 1% |
| $180,000 and above | 25 US occupations | 3% |
$66,150 · 58th percentile of 825 US occupations
Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 17-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Architectural and Civil Drafters; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
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- Civil Engineers: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 5%, Median annual wage $100840
- Industrial Engineers: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 11%, Median annual wage $102440
- Mechanical Engineers: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 9.1%, Median annual wage $104110
- Electrical Engineers: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 7.2%, Median annual wage $120630
- Engineers, All Other: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 2.1%, Median annual wage $122930
- Architects, Except L…: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 3.9%, Median annual wage $99280
- Architectural and Ci…: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 4.1%, Median annual wage $66150
- Electronics Engineer…: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 6.2%, Median annual wage $130220
- Electrical and Elect…: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 0.6%, Median annual wage $78190
- Computer Hardware En…: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 7.3%, Median annual wage $161740
- Industrial Engineeri…: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 1.7%, Median annual wage $66120
- Civil Engineering Te…: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 2.1%, Median annual wage $64950
- Aerospace Engineers: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 6.1%, Median annual wage $134960
- Engineering Technolo…: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 1.5%, Median annual wage $78350
- Surveying and Mappin…: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 4.5%, Median annual wage $54240
- Surveyors: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 4.4%, Median annual wage $75440
- Mechanical Drafters: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) -6.5%, Median annual wage $71550
- Environmental Engine…: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 3.9%, Median annual wage $107110
- Bioengineers and Bio…: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 5.2%, Median annual wage $109370
- Materials Engineers: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 5.7%, Median annual wage $112860
- Health and Safety En…: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 4.4%, Median annual wage $115160
- Chemical Engineers: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 2.6%, Median annual wage $125040
- Landscape Architects: Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) 3.5%, Median annual wage $79870
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
+4.1%
About as fast as average
Annual Openings
10,000
per year (projected)
Employment Change
+4,600
110,500 (2024) → 115,100 (2034)
Typical Education
Associate's degree
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings → Group
Architecture and Engineering Occupations context
Broad SOC context, not an occupation grade
Fatality Rate
2/100K
Injury Rate
0.5/100
Danger Index
3/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Career Intelligence
Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Architectural and Civil Drafters roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension 3.6
Complex Problem Solving 3.5
Systems Analysis 3.5
Writing 3.4
Critical Thinking 3.4
Active Learning 3.4
Active Listening 3.3
Mathematics 3.3
Monitoring 3.3
Time Management 3.3
Knowledge Areas
Design 4.3
Building and Construction 4.3
Engineering and Technology 4.2
English Language 3.8
Computers and Electronics 3.8
Mathematics 3.6
Public Safety and Security 3.1
Administration and Management 3.0
Customer and Personal Service 3.0
Geography 2.9
Key Tasks
- ▸ Produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand, using compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles, and other drafting devices.
- ▸ Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects, such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes.
- ▸ Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.
- ▸ Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.
- ▸ Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations, and structures.
- ▸ Lay out and plan interior room arrangements for commercial buildings, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software.
- ▸ Supervise and train other technologists, technicians, and drafters.
- ▸ Determine the order of work and method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.
- ▸ Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction, using blueprinting, photography, or other duplicating methods.
- ▸ Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings, and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay history, 2015–2025
Published national median across 11 BLS OEWS releases. Nominal dollars, not inflation-adjusted.
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| Period | National median |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $50,710 |
| 2016 | $51,640 |
| 2017 | $52,870 |
| 2018 | $54,920 |
| 2019 | $56,340 |
| 2020 | $57,500 |
| 2021 | $60,340 |
| 2022 | $59,820 |
| 2023 | $61,820 |
| 2024 | $64,280 |
| 2025 | $66,150 |
2015 median
$50,710
2025 median
$66,150
2019–2025 change (same SOC)
+$9,810 (+17.4%)
Avg/year (same SOC)
+2.7%
| Release | Median | Change | Estimated jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | $50,710 | First banked release | 95,280 |
| May 2016 | $51,640 | +1.8% | 96,810 |
| May 2017 | $52,870 | +2.4% | 95,960 |
| May 2018 | $54,920 | +3.9% | 97,610 |
| May 2019 | $56,340 | Classification break | 98,800 |
| May 2020 | $57,500 | +2.1% | 99,180 |
| May 2021 | $60,340 | +4.9% | 101,310 |
| May 2022 | $59,820 | -0.9% | 105,960 |
| May 2023 | $61,820 | +3.3% | 111,070 |
| May 2024 | $64,280 | +4.0% | 109,550 |
| May 2025 | $66,150 | +2.9% | 103,700 |
Across the 11 releases WageDex holds for this occupation, the published national median went from $50,710 in May 2015 to $66,150 in May 2025. Within the SOC-2018 classification (2019–2025), the like-for-like change averages +2.7% per year in nominal terms. Within the same SOC classification, estimated employment went from 98,800 in May 2019 to 103,700 in May 2025.
Each figure is a separate BLS survey estimate, so a change between releases reflects the estimated occupation-wide median in each year. It is not the raise any individual worker received, and it is not adjusted for inflation. Years where BLS did not publish an annual median for this occupation are omitted rather than filled in. This span also crosses a classification change: releases before May 2019 use the 2010 Standard Occupational Classification and later releases use the 2018 SOC, so figures either side of that boundary are not strictly like-for-like. Headline change rates on this page use only the same-classification subset.
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $97,880 | +48% above national |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $76,990 | +16% above national |
| 3 | California | $76,520 | +16% above national |
| 4 | Colorado | $76,370 | +15% above national |
| 5 | Connecticut | $76,290 | +15% above national |
| 6 | New York | $76,260 | +15% above national |
| 7 | Maryland | $75,180 | +14% above national |
| 8 | Georgia | $74,940 | +13% above national |
| 9 | Oregon | $74,000 | +12% above national |
| 10 | Delaware | $73,040 | +10% above national |
| 11 | Washington | $73,000 | +10% above national |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $71,700 | +8% above national |
| 13 | Minnesota | $70,680 | +7% above national |
| 14 | Tennessee | $69,220 | +5% above national |
| 15 | Nevada | $67,000 | +1% above national |
| 16 | Maine | $66,200 | same as national |
| 17 | Montana | $65,750 | 1% below national |
| 18 | West Virginia | $65,640 | 1% below national |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $65,300 | 1% below national |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $64,800 | 2% below national |
| 21 | Arizona | $64,750 | 2% below national |
| 22 | North Dakota | $64,720 | 2% below national |
| 23 | South Carolina | $64,680 | 2% below national |
| 24 | Utah | $64,290 | 3% below national |
| 25 | Iowa | $64,220 | 3% below national |
| 26 | Wyoming | $63,730 | 4% below national |
| 27 | Hawaii | $63,510 | 4% below national |
| 28 | Virginia | $63,450 | 4% below national |
| 29 | Texas | $63,320 | 4% below national |
| 30 | New Jersey | $62,960 | 5% below national |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $62,930 | 5% below national |
| 32 | North Carolina | $62,750 | 5% below national |
| 33 | Florida | $62,640 | 5% below national |
| 34 | Arkansas | $62,420 | 6% below national |
| 35 | Kansas | $62,220 | 6% below national |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $62,140 | 6% below national |
| 37 | Missouri | $61,940 | 6% below national |
| 38 | Idaho | $61,840 | 7% below national |
| 39 | Nebraska | $61,550 | 7% below national |
| 40 | Ohio | $61,450 | 7% below national |
| 41 | Louisiana | $61,010 | 8% below national |
| 42 | Vermont | $61,000 | 8% below national |
| 43 | Kentucky | $60,120 | 9% below national |
| 44 | Indiana | $60,000 | 9% below national |
| 45 | Mississippi | $59,920 | 9% below national |
| 46 | Michigan | $58,330 | 12% below national |
| 47 | Illinois | $58,240 | 12% below national |
| 48 | Alabama | $57,100 | 14% below national |
| 49 | Guam Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $56,710 | 14% below national |
| 50 | South Dakota | $52,470 | 21% below national |
| 51 | New Mexico | $50,230 | 24% below national |
| 52 | Puerto Rico | $44,720 | 32% below national |
Small sample marks a row whose BLS estimate rests on fewer than 100 workers. It is still a published figure, but BLS reports more sampling error for cells this small: the median relative standard error of the mean wage is 3.9% under 100 workers against 2.3% at 100 or more (May 2025 state estimates). Small gaps in rank between neighbouring rows may not be meaningful.
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
1. Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $84,440 2. Rochester, MN Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). $83,780 3. Waterbury-Shelton, CT Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). $83,630 4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,820 5. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $81,130
Lowest Paying Metros
285. Ponce, PR Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). $36,940 284. San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $45,070 283. Albuquerque, NM $46,740 282. Tuscaloosa, AL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). $47,460 281. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $47,790
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $84,440 | +28% above national |
| 2 | Rochester, MN Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $83,780 | +27% above national |
| 3 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $83,630 | +26% above national |
| 4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $82,820 | +25% above national |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $81,130 | +23% above national |
| 6 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $80,040 | +21% above national |
| 7 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $79,860 | +21% above national |
| 8 | Lake Charles, LA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $79,540 | +20% above national |
| 9 | Dalton, GA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $79,410 | +20% above national |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,310 | +20% above national |
| 11 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $78,340 | +18% above national |
| 12 | Lexington Park, MD Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $78,010 | +18% above national |
| 13 | Chico, CA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $77,850 | +18% above national |
| 14 | Manhattan, KS Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $77,810 | +18% above national |
| 15 | Helena, MT Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 90 workers (fewer than 100). | $77,320 | +17% above national |
| 16 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $77,190 | +17% above national |
| 17 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $77,170 | +17% above national |
| 18 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $76,950 | +16% above national |
| 19 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $76,630 | +16% above national |
| 20 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $76,020 | +15% above national |
| 21 | Napa, CA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $76,000 | +15% above national |
| 22 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $75,830 | +15% above national |
| 23 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $75,810 | +15% above national |
| 24 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $75,750 | +15% above national |
| 25 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $75,560 | +14% above national |
| 26 | Vallejo, CA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $75,460 | +14% above national |
| 27 | Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $75,290 | +14% above national |
| 28 | Boulder, CO | $75,200 | +14% above national |
| 29 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $75,010 | +13% above national |
| 30 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $74,230 | +12% above national |
| 31 | Savannah, GA | $74,190 | +12% above national |
| 32 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $74,180 | +12% above national |
| 33 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $73,930 | +12% above national |
| 34 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $73,700 | +11% above national |
| 35 | Pittsfield, MA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $73,130 | +11% above national |
| 36 | Kennewick-Richland, WA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 90 workers (fewer than 100). | $72,590 | +10% above national |
| 37 | Worcester, MA | $72,310 | +9% above national |
| 38 | Madison, WI | $72,210 | +9% above national |
| 39 | Knoxville, TN | $72,180 | +9% above national |
| 40 | Sheboygan, WI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $72,040 | +9% above national |
| 41 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $72,020 | +9% above national |
| 42 | Gainesville, GA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $71,930 | +9% above national |
| 43 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $71,860 | +9% above national |
| 44 | Salem, OR | $70,870 | +7% above national |
| 45 | Dover, DE Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $70,840 | +7% above national |
| 46 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $70,800 | +7% above national |
| 47 | Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $70,780 | +7% above national |
| 48 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $70,730 | +7% above national |
| 49 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $70,610 | +7% above national |
| 50 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $70,580 | +7% above national |
| 51 | Baton Rouge, LA | $70,300 | +6% above national |
| 52 | Springfield, MA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $70,080 | +6% above national |
| 53 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $70,010 | +6% above national |
| 54 | Reno, NV | $69,650 | +5% above national |
| 55 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $69,440 | +5% above national |
| 56 | Missoula, MT Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $68,760 | +4% above national |
| 57 | Tucson, AZ | $68,640 | +4% above national |
| 58 | Visalia, CA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 90 workers (fewer than 100). | $68,470 | +4% above national |
| 59 | Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $68,460 | +3% above national |
| 60 | Topeka, KS Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $68,290 | +3% above national |
| 61 | Altoona, PA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $68,230 | +3% above national |
| 62 | Pittsburgh, PA | $68,160 | +3% above national |
| 63 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $68,120 | +3% above national |
| 64 | Amherst Town-Northampton, MA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $68,020 | +3% above national |
| 65 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $67,930 | +3% above national |
| 66 | Bismarck, ND Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $67,780 | +2% above national |
| 67 | Greeley, CO Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $67,720 | +2% above national |
| 68 | Cheyenne, WY Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $67,640 | +2% above national |
| 69 | Bend, OR Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $67,410 | +2% above national |
| 70 | York-Hanover, PA | $67,360 | +2% above national |
| 71 | Barnstable Town, MA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $67,250 | +2% above national |
| 72 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $67,020 | +1% above national |
| 73 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $66,930 | +1% above national |
| 74 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $66,890 | +1% above national |
| 75 | Ithaca, NY Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $66,690 | +1% above national |
| 76 | Wilmington, NC | $66,660 | +1% above national |
| 77 | Medford, OR Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $66,590 | +1% above national |
| 78 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $66,550 | +1% above national |
| 79 | Salinas, CA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $66,470 | same as national |
| 80 | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $66,370 | same as national |
| 81 | Syracuse, NY | $66,140 | same as national |
| 82 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $65,840 | same as national |
| 83 | Billings, MT | $65,820 | same as national |
| 84 | Dubuque, IA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $65,760 | 1% below national |
| 85 | Naples-Marco Island, FL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 90 workers (fewer than 100). | $65,470 | 1% below national |
| 86 | New Haven, CT | $65,400 | 1% below national |
| 87 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $65,380 | 1% below national |
| 88 | Santa Fe, NM Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $65,370 | 1% below national |
| 89 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $65,310 | 1% below national |
| 90 | Modesto, CA | $65,230 | 1% below national |
| 91 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $65,160 | 1% below national |
| 92 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $65,090 | 2% below national |
| 93 | Fargo, ND-MN | $65,030 | 2% below national |
| 94 | Greenville, NC Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $64,900 | 2% below national |
| 95 | Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $64,900 | 2% below national |
| 96 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $64,850 | 2% below national |
| 97 | Rochester, NY | $64,770 | 2% below national |
| 98 | Killeen-Temple, TX Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $64,700 | 2% below national |
| 99 | Tulsa, OK | $64,610 | 2% below national |
| 100 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $64,590 | 2% below national |
| 101 | Longview, TX Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $64,470 | 3% below national |
| 102 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $64,420 | 3% below national |
| 103 | Coeur d'Alene, ID Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 90 workers (fewer than 100). | $64,360 | 3% below national |
| 104 | La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $64,350 | 3% below national |
| 105 | Fresno, CA | $64,280 | 3% below national |
| 106 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $64,240 | 3% below national |
| 107 | Punta Gorda, FL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $64,200 | 3% below national |
| 108 | St. Cloud, MN Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $64,130 | 3% below national |
| 109 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $64,130 | 3% below national |
| 110 | Columbia, SC | $64,110 | 3% below national |
| 111 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $63,940 | 3% below national |
| 112 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $63,930 | 3% below national |
| 113 | Bozeman, MT | $63,880 | 3% below national |
| 114 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $63,850 | 3% below national |
| 115 | Oshkosh-Neenah, WI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $63,850 | 3% below national |
| 116 | State College, PA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 90 workers (fewer than 100). | $63,850 | 3% below national |
| 117 | Oklahoma City, OK | $63,840 | 3% below national |
| 118 | Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $63,770 | 4% below national |
| 119 | Ames, IA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $63,620 | 4% below national |
| 120 | Lancaster, PA | $63,570 | 4% below national |
| 121 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $63,520 | 4% below national |
| 122 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $63,450 | 4% below national |
| 123 | Rockford, IL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $63,440 | 4% below national |
| 124 | Redding, CA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $63,410 | 4% below national |
| 125 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $63,250 | 4% below national |
| 126 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $63,230 | 4% below national |
| 127 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $63,230 | 4% below national |
| 128 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $63,200 | 4% below national |
| 129 | Omaha, NE-IA | $63,200 | 4% below national |
| 130 | Spartanburg, SC Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $63,200 | 4% below national |
| 131 | Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $63,180 | 4% below national |
| 132 | Port St. Lucie, FL | $63,170 | 5% below national |
| 133 | Boise City, ID | $63,160 | 5% below national |
| 134 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $63,120 | 5% below national |
| 135 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $63,120 | 5% below national |
| 136 | Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 90 workers (fewer than 100). | $63,120 | 5% below national |
| 137 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $63,070 | 5% below national |
| 138 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $62,960 | 5% below national |
| 139 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $62,900 | 5% below national |
| 140 | Richmond, VA | $62,830 | 5% below national |
| 141 | Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $62,780 | 5% below national |
| 142 | Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $62,780 | 5% below national |
| 143 | Akron, OH | $62,670 | 5% below national |
| 144 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,660 | 5% below national |
| 145 | Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $62,630 | 5% below national |
| 146 | Bellingham, WA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $62,620 | 5% below national |
| 147 | Bangor, ME Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $62,610 | 5% below national |
| 148 | Clarksville, TN-KY Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $62,550 | 5% below national |
| 149 | Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $62,480 | 6% below national |
| 150 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,430 | 6% below national |
| 151 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $62,420 | 6% below national |
| 152 | Charlottesville, VA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $62,400 | 6% below national |
| 153 | Green Bay, WI | $62,380 | 6% below national |
| 154 | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $62,360 | 6% below national |
| 155 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $62,330 | 6% below national |
| 156 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $62,330 | 6% below national |
| 157 | Kalamazoo-Portage, MI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $62,300 | 6% below national |
| 158 | Jacksonville, FL | $62,180 | 6% below national |
| 159 | Cleveland, OH | $62,130 | 6% below national |
| 160 | Youngstown-Warren, OH Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $62,080 | 6% below national |
| 161 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $62,030 | 6% below national |
| 162 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $62,020 | 6% below national |
| 163 | Ogden, UT | $61,980 | 6% below national |
| 164 | Corpus Christi, TX | $61,960 | 6% below national |
| 165 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,960 | 6% below national |
| 166 | Logan, UT-ID Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,930 | 6% below national |
| 167 | Toledo, OH | $61,930 | 6% below national |
| 168 | Yuma, AZ Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,900 | 6% below national |
| 169 | Appleton, WI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,890 | 6% below national |
| 170 | Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,860 | 6% below national |
| 171 | Colorado Springs, CO | $61,850 | 7% below national |
| 172 | Janesville-Beloit, WI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,850 | 7% below national |
| 173 | Great Falls, MT Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,790 | 7% below national |
| 174 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $61,740 | 7% below national |
| 175 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $61,720 | 7% below national |
| 176 | Williamsport, PA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,710 | 7% below national |
| 177 | Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $61,690 | 7% below national |
| 178 | Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,630 | 7% below national |
| 179 | Midland, TX | $61,610 | 7% below national |
| 180 | Burlington-South Burlington, VT Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,590 | 7% below national |
| 181 | Macon-Bibb County, GA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,490 | 7% below national |
| 182 | Flint, MI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,440 | 7% below national |
| 183 | Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,440 | 7% below national |
| 184 | Eau Claire, WI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,350 | 7% below national |
| 185 | Columbus, OH | $61,310 | 7% below national |
| 186 | Duluth, MN-WI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 90 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,270 | 7% below national |
| 187 | Kingston, NY Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $61,230 | 7% below national |
| 188 | St. George, UT | $61,130 | 8% below national |
| 189 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $61,090 | 8% below national |
| 190 | Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $61,080 | 8% below national |
| 191 | Roanoke, VA | $61,080 | 8% below national |
| 192 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $60,990 | 8% below national |
| 193 | Yakima, WA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $60,950 | 8% below national |
| 194 | Charleston, WV Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $60,920 | 8% below national |
| 195 | Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $60,880 | 8% below national |
| 196 | Springfield, MO | $60,880 | 8% below national |
| 197 | Grand Forks, ND-MN Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $60,800 | 8% below national |
| 198 | Reading, PA | $60,800 | 8% below national |
| 199 | Johnson City, TN Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $60,530 | 8% below national |
| 200 | Athens-Clarke County, GA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $60,520 | 9% below national |
| 201 | Gainesville, FL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 90 workers (fewer than 100). | $60,460 | 9% below national |
| 202 | Lawrence, KS Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $60,380 | 9% below national |
| 203 | Erie, PA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $60,320 | 9% below national |
| 204 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 90 workers (fewer than 100). | $60,310 | 9% below national |
| 205 | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $60,240 | 9% below national |
| 206 | Huntsville, AL | $60,170 | 9% below national |
| 207 | Iowa City, IA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $59,990 | 9% below national |
| 208 | Evansville, IN | $59,890 | 9% below national |
| 209 | Winchester, VA-WV Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $59,860 | 10% below national |
| 210 | Wausau, WI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $59,850 | 10% below national |
| 211 | Fort Smith, AR-OK Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $59,820 | 10% below national |
| 212 | Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $59,760 | 10% below national |
| 213 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $59,740 | 10% below national |
| 214 | Lincoln, NE | $59,640 | 10% below national |
| 215 | Asheville, NC | $59,560 | 10% below national |
| 216 | Twin Falls, ID Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $59,370 | 10% below national |
| 217 | Ann Arbor, MI | $59,280 | 10% below national |
| 218 | Amarillo, TX Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,900 | 11% below national |
| 219 | Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $58,860 | 11% below national |
| 220 | Peoria, IL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,820 | 11% below national |
| 221 | Terre Haute, IN Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,820 | 11% below national |
| 222 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,810 | 11% below national |
| 223 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $58,800 | 11% below national |
| 224 | Chattanooga, TN-GA | $58,780 | 11% below national |
| 225 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $58,750 | 11% below national |
| 226 | Canton-Massillon, OH Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,730 | 11% below national |
| 227 | Joplin, MO-KS Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,690 | 11% below national |
| 228 | Ocala, FL | $58,660 | 11% below national |
| 229 | Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,660 | 11% below national |
| 230 | Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,640 | 11% below national |
| 231 | Sherman-Denison, TX Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,630 | 11% below national |
| 232 | Chambersburg, PA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,550 | 11% below national |
| 233 | Jefferson City, MO Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,420 | 12% below national |
| 234 | Grand Junction, CO Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 90 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,350 | 12% below national |
| 235 | Idaho Falls, ID | $58,310 | 12% below national |
| 236 | Abilene, TX Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,290 | 12% below national |
| 237 | Wildwood-The Villages, FL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,290 | 12% below national |
| 238 | Tyler, TX Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,230 | 12% below national |
| 239 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $58,180 | 12% below national |
| 240 | Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $58,080 | 12% below national |
| 241 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $57,940 | 12% below national |
| 242 | Jackson, MS Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $57,790 | 13% below national |
| 243 | Waco, TX Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $57,650 | 13% below national |
| 244 | Valdosta, GA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $57,540 | 13% below national |
| 245 | Birmingham, AL | $57,510 | 13% below national |
| 246 | Columbia, MO Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $57,410 | 13% below national |
| 247 | Lynchburg, VA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $57,310 | 13% below national |
| 248 | Rapid City, SD Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $57,300 | 13% below national |
| 249 | Winston-Salem, NC Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $57,180 | 14% below national |
| 250 | Fort Wayne, IN | $57,110 | 14% below national |
| 251 | Brunswick-St. Simons, GA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $57,060 | 14% below national |
| 252 | Las Cruces, NM Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $56,980 | 14% below national |
| 253 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $56,810 | 14% below national |
| 254 | Mobile, AL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 90 workers (fewer than 100). | $56,800 | 14% below national |
| 255 | Columbus, GA-AL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $56,430 | 15% below national |
| 256 | Wichita, KS | $56,270 | 15% below national |
| 257 | Fayetteville, NC Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $56,120 | 15% below national |
| 258 | Tallahassee, FL | $55,710 | 16% below national |
| 259 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $55,640 | 16% below national |
| 260 | El Paso, TX | $54,840 | 17% below national |
| 261 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $54,620 | 17% below national |
| 262 | Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $53,500 | 19% below national |
| 263 | Albany, GA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $52,990 | 20% below national |
| 264 | Bowling Green, KY Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $52,980 | 20% below national |
| 265 | South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $52,790 | 20% below national |
| 266 | Lubbock, TX Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 90 workers (fewer than 100). | $52,780 | 20% below national |
| 267 | Johnstown, PA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 70 workers (fewer than 100). | $52,750 | 20% below national |
| 268 | Montgomery, AL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $52,550 | 21% below national |
| 269 | Bloomington, IN Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $52,410 | 21% below national |
| 270 | Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $52,260 | 21% below national |
| 271 | Traverse City, MI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $52,050 | 21% below national |
| 272 | Champaign-Urbana, IL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $51,920 | 22% below national |
| 273 | Pocatello, ID Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $51,900 | 22% below national |
| 274 | Auburn-Opelika, AL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $50,950 | 23% below national |
| 275 | Lafayette, LA Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 80 workers (fewer than 100). | $49,990 | 24% below national |
| 276 | Dothan, AL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $49,260 | 26% below national |
| 277 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $48,880 | 26% below national |
| 278 | Brownsville-Harlingen, TX Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 60 workers (fewer than 100). | $48,710 | 26% below national |
| 279 | Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $48,520 | 27% below national |
| 280 | Pueblo, CO Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 40 workers (fewer than 100). | $48,060 | 27% below national |
| 281 | McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $47,790 | 28% below national |
| 282 | Tuscaloosa, AL Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 50 workers (fewer than 100). | $47,460 | 28% below national |
| 283 | Albuquerque, NM | $46,740 | 29% below national |
| 284 | San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $45,070 | 32% below national |
| 285 | Ponce, PR Small sample: Small sample: this BLS estimate rests on 30 workers (fewer than 100). | $36,940 | 44% below national |
Small sample marks a row whose BLS estimate rests on fewer than 100 workers. It is still a published figure, but BLS reports more sampling error for cells this small: the median relative standard error of the mean wage is 3.4% under 100 workers against 2.1% at 100 or more (May 2025 metro estimates). Small gaps in rank between neighbouring rows may not be meaningful.
Same SOC major group
Other detailed occupations in SOC major group 17 (Architecture and Engineering Occupations) - category peers, not a pay match.
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SOC 17-3021
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SOC 17-2011
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SOC 17-2021
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SOC 17-1011
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Two OEWS peer sets outside this SOC major group (Architecture and Engineering Occupations). Same-category cards above stay inside the group; these neighborhoods are cross-group nearest neighbors on national median pay ($66,150 here) and reported employment (103,700 jobs here).
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Peers are nearest-neighbor matches on BLS OEWS national median annual wage and reported employment. Employment peers exclude occupations already listed in the pay column so the two link sets stay distinct.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Architectural and Civil Drafters make? ▼
The median annual salary for Architectural and Civil Drafters is $66,150 ($31.80/hour). The salary range spans from $46,260 at the 10th percentile to $99,710 at the 90th percentile.
Where does Architectural and Civil Drafters pay rank nationally? ▼
At a published national median of $66,150, Architectural and Civil Drafters pay is higher than 58% of the 825 detailed occupations with a published BLS annual median in the May 2025 OEWS release. This compares occupation-level medians, not individual workers, job offers, or this occupation's own worker pay-percentile range.
What state pays Architectural and Civil Drafters the most? ▼
District of Columbia pays the highest median salary for Architectural and Civil Drafters at $97,880/year, which is +48% above the national median.
What education do Architectural and Civil Drafters need? ▼
BLS assigns Architectural and Civil Drafters to Associate's degree for typical education needed for entry.
Does BLS publish a safety rate for Architectural and Civil Drafters? ▼
BLS does not publish a separate occupation-specific fatality and injury rate for Architectural and Civil Drafters in this release. WageDex shows the Architecture and Engineering Occupations SOC-group rate only as broad context and does not rank it as this occupation's measured rate.
Is Architectural and Civil Drafters a good career? ▼
Employment for Architectural and Civil Drafters is projected to grow 4.1% from 2024 to 2034, which is about as fast as average. About 10,000 openings are projected each year.
How does Architectural and Civil Drafters pay vary by state? ▼
Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries vary significantly by state. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $97,880/year, while Puerto Rico pays the least at $44,720/year. BLS data covers 52 states and territories.
Which metro areas pay the most for Architectural and Civil Drafters? ▼
The highest published metropolitan-area median in this ranking is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $84,440/year. BLS reports a median for 285 metropolitan areas for this occupation. The ranking does not establish why values differ.
What to do with this data
How to use Architectural and Civil Drafters pay figures in a real decision
- The 75th-percentile wage is about $80,870/year. Treat it as the upper-quartile market boundary, not an automatic target for experience alone; role scope, location, industry, credentials, performance, and employer context still need separate evidence. Salary calculator
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