Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $53,870 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.90
10th percentile $31,000
90th percentile $84,230
Employed locally 60
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,000
    25th
    $31,000
    50th (median)
    $53,870
    75th
    $62,700
    90th
    $84,230

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 77% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 23% 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
    Tucson, AZ $71,510
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,700
    Yuma, AZ $59,170
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $58,440
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $57,690
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $52,780

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $86,940
    Mechanical Engineers $98,150
    Electrical Engineers $98,030
    Surveyors $73,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Flagstaff, AZ is $25.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 16.2% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $31,000 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,000.