Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $79,770 +24.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.35
10th percentile $58,570
90th percentile $112,750
Employed locally 2,100
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,570
    25th
    $64,620
    50th (median)
    $79,770
    75th
    $99,840
    90th
    $112,750

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 78% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 22% 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
    Baton Rouge, LA $78,990

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Civil Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $88,430
    Boulder, CO $78,280
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $77,540
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,270
    Colorado $76,960
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $72,600

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $104,710
    Mechanical Engineers $110,530
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $129,180
    Electrical Engineers $110,570
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,630
    Industrial Engineers $106,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Denver, CO is $38.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Denver, CO is 24.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $58,570 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,620.