Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Corvallis, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corvallis, OR

Median annual salary $67,430 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.42
10th percentile $49,210
90th percentile $109,730
Employed locally 40
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,210
    25th
    $50,390
    50th (median)
    $67,430
    75th
    $79,690
    90th
    $109,730

    Corvallis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,011 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 89% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 11% 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
    Anchorage, AK $103,710
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,770
    Colorado $76,960
    Portland-South Portland, ME $76,370
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $75,740

    Related occupations in Corvallis, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$101,900
    Engineers, All Other$100,780
    Mechanical Engineers$103,830
    Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$59,680
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$48,880
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Corvallis, OR is $32.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Corvallis, OR is 4.9% 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 Corvallis?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $49,210 per year in Corvallis, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,390.