Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $61,190 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.42
10th percentile $40,800
90th percentile $79,310
Employed locally 390
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,800
    25th
    $52,540
    50th (median)
    $61,190
    75th
    $76,160
    90th
    $79,310

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,770

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Civil Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    Lake Charles, LA $78,390
    Lexington Park, MD $78,010
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,050
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $76,550

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $112,530
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $89,320
    Civil Engineers $83,370
    Mechanical Engineers $77,900
    Engineers, All Other $73,560
    Electrical Engineers $77,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Fayetteville, AR is $29.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Fayetteville, AR is 4.8% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $40,800 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,540.