Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Cheyenne, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cheyenne, WY

Median annual salary $67,640 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.52
10th percentile $49,210
90th percentile $78,070
Employed locally 50
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,210
    25th
    $55,200
    50th (median)
    $67,640
    75th
    $69,550
    90th
    $78,070

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 87% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 13% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $63,080
    Wyoming $62,360
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $59,630
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $58,360

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$84,490
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,440
    Mechanical Engineers$117,380
    Engineers, All Other$103,770
    Environmental Engineers$115,740
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$94,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Cheyenne, WY is $32.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Cheyenne, WY is 5.2% 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 Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $49,210 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,200.