Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $66,260 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.86
10th percentile $42,030
90th percentile $92,770
Employed locally 70
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,030
    25th
    $53,030
    50th (median)
    $66,260
    75th
    $78,380
    90th
    $92,770

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 114% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 14% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,050
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $62,060
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $61,440
    Morgantown, WV $59,580
    Winchester, VA-WV $52,520

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$84,460
    Environmental Engineers$99,830
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,400
    Industrial Engineers$141,900
    Mechanical Engineers$107,750
    Engineers, All Other$89,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Charleston, WV is $31.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Charleston, WV is 3.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $42,030 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,030.