Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $73,330 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.26
10th percentile $45,800
90th percentile $115,360
Employed locally 2,440
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,800
    25th
    $57,460
    50th (median)
    $73,330
    75th
    $81,740
    90th
    $115,360

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $74,540
    Dalton, GA $73,620
    Sheboygan, WI $72,040
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $71,460
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $63,870
    Savannah, GA $63,340

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,110
    Industrial Engineers $99,880
    Mechanical Engineers $98,880
    Engineers, All Other $131,120
    Electrical Engineers $106,340
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $102,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Atlanta, GA is $35.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Atlanta, GA is 14.1% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $45,800 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,460.