Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $61,950 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.79
10th percentile $48,800
90th percentile $76,000
Employed locally 90
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,800
    25th
    $55,470
    50th (median)
    $61,950
    75th
    $71,570
    90th
    $76,000

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 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 Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,370
    Mechanical Engineers $89,160
    Industrial Engineers $95,870
    Drafters, All Other $55,030
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,000
    Engineers, All Other $96,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Eugene, OR is $29.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Eugene, OR is 3.6% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $48,800 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,470.