Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $61,490 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.56
10th percentile $47,210
90th percentile $96,870
Employed locally 60
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,210
    25th
    $58,280
    50th (median)
    $61,490
    75th
    $78,770
    90th
    $96,870

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 62% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 38% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,050
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $75,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,760
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $69,200
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $68,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,470

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$103,850
    Mechanical Engineers$107,100
    Engineers, All Other$140,130
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$99,520
    Civil Engineers$102,140
    Electrical Engineers$107,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Bremerton, WA is $29.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Bremerton, WA is 4.3% 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $47,210 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,280.