Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $56,310 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.07
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $76,860
Employed locally 80
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $47,140
    50th (median)
    $56,310
    75th
    $64,340
    90th
    $76,860

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 85% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 15% 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
    Abilene, TX $61,480
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,340

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$97,340
    Mechanical Engineers$98,560
    Civil Engineers$70,550
    Engineers, All Other$117,470
    Electrical Engineers$102,700
    Petroleum Engineers$199,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Amarillo, TX is $27.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Amarillo, TX is 12.4% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,140.