Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $60,750 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.21
10th percentile $41,910
90th percentile $95,570
Employed locally 360
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,910
    25th
    $51,270
    50th (median)
    $60,750
    75th
    $78,620
    90th
    $95,570

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 86% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 14% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,760
    Ithaca, NY $70,260
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $63,900
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $63,660
    Rochester, NY $62,930

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $101,620
    Civil Engineers $96,690
    Mechanical Engineers $96,890
    Electrical Engineers $101,760
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,520
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Buffalo, NY is $29.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Buffalo, NY is 5.5% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $41,910 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,270.