Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $103,710 +61.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.86
10th percentile $66,650
90th percentile $148,570
Employed locally 100
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,650
    25th
    $79,680
    50th (median)
    $103,710
    75th
    $105,200
    90th
    $148,570

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 108% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Civil Drafters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Baton Rouge, LA $78,990

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Civil Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lake Charles, LA $78,390
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,270
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,770
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $69,160
    North Dakota $68,010
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $64,030

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $105,830
    Mechanical Engineers $129,990
    Electrical Engineers $105,570
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $72,300
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $101,900
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $50,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Anchorage, AK is $49.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Anchorage, AK is 61.3% above 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $66,650 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,680.