Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $61,480 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.56
10th percentile $39,880
90th percentile $105,350
Employed locally 60
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,880
    25th
    $47,590
    50th (median)
    $61,480
    75th
    $72,310
    90th
    $105,350

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 93% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Civil Drafters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $103,710
    District of Columbia $88,430
    Alaska $85,700
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,770

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Civil Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $67,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,020
    Longview, TX $62,740
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,340
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,880

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $74,150
    Electrical Engineers $97,290
    Mechanical Engineers $97,530
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $44,750
    Industrial Engineers $96,840
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $51,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architectural and Civil Drafters make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Abilene, TX is $29.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.85 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries?

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Abilene, TX is 4.4% below the national median of $64,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Abilene?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $39,880 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,590.