Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $60,620 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $44,350
90th percentile $82,910
Employed locally 40
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,350
    25th
    $50,390
    50th (median)
    $60,620
    75th
    $75,830
    90th
    $82,910

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 94% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 6% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,050
    Vallejo, CA $75,580
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $71,480
    Nevada $71,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,470

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $85,510
    Mechanical Engineers $81,920
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,310
    Civil Engineers $86,880
    Electrical Engineers $99,580
    Engineers, All Other $105,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Blacksburg, VA is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Blacksburg, VA is 5.7% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $44,350 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,390.