Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $63,060 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.32
10th percentile $42,770
90th percentile $94,500
Employed locally 170
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,770
    25th
    $52,950
    50th (median)
    $63,060
    75th
    $76,960
    90th
    $94,500

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 93% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,270
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $76,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $76,550
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,770

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,160
    Aerospace Engineers $127,900
    Engineers, All Other $142,400
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $124,910
    Mechanical Engineers $116,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $98,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Bakersfield, CA is $30.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Bakersfield, CA is 1.9% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $42,770 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,950.