Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $63,730 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.64
10th percentile $46,070
90th percentile $102,970
Employed locally 1,440
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,070
    25th
    $56,770
    50th (median)
    $63,730
    75th
    $80,980
    90th
    $102,970

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 65% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 35% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,020
    Longview, TX $62,740
    Abilene, TX $61,480
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,340
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,880

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,850
    Industrial Engineers $101,090
    Electrical Engineers $117,420
    Mechanical Engineers $110,410
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,110
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Austin, TX is $30.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Austin, TX is 0.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $46,070 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,770.