Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $47,880 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $30,880
90th percentile $82,900
Employed locally 250
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,880
    25th
    $37,620
    50th (median)
    $47,880
    75th
    $60,990
    90th
    $82,900

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 81% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 19% 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
    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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $74,990
    Industrial Engineers $84,110
    Electrical Engineers $84,310
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $48,850
    Mechanical Engineers $90,250
    Engineers, All Other $100,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in El Paso, TX is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in El Paso, TX is 25.5% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $30,880 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,620.