Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $59,890 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.79
10th percentile $36,420
90th percentile $97,550
Employed locally 90
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,420
    25th
    $46,220
    50th (median)
    $59,890
    75th
    $75,030
    90th
    $97,550

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 100% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 0% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $67,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,020
    Longview, TX $62,740
    Abilene, TX $61,480
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,340

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$63,870
    Civil Engineers$79,990
    Engineers, All Other$106,510
    Electrical Engineers$93,940
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$52,060
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$47,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in College Station, TX is $28.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in College Station, TX is 6.8% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $36,420 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,220.