Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $48,350 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.25
10th percentile $36,910
90th percentile $74,690
Employed locally 40
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,910
    25th
    $42,450
    50th (median)
    $48,350
    75th
    $60,860
    90th
    $74,690

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 85% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 15% 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
    Alaska $85,700
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,770
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,050
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $76,790

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,770
    Electrical Engineers $100,270
    Industrial Engineers $91,320
    Mechanical Engineers $83,290
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $44,600
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $44,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Dothan, AL is $23.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Dothan, AL is 24.8% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $36,910 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,450.