Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $67,450 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.43
10th percentile $43,830
90th percentile $99,760
Employed locally 140
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,830
    25th
    $50,140
    50th (median)
    $67,450
    75th
    $78,970
    90th
    $99,760

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 103% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 3% above 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,730
    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 Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $93,580
    Industrial Engineers $123,270
    Engineers, All Other $104,700
    Mechanical Engineers $119,590
    Electrical Engineers $119,620
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Beaumont, TX is $32.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Beaumont, TX is 4.9% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $43,830 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,140.