Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $61,510 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.57
10th percentile $44,870
90th percentile $78,840
Employed locally 40
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,870
    25th
    $53,440
    50th (median)
    $61,510
    75th
    $72,890
    90th
    $78,840

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 98% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 2% 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $74,540
    Dalton, GA $73,620
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $73,330
    Sheboygan, WI $72,040
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $71,460
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $63,870

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $85,140
    Civil Engineers $74,510
    Mechanical Engineers $103,040
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $55,860
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $44,200
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Athens, GA is $29.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Athens, GA is 4.3% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $44,870 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,440.