Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $70,260 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.78
10th percentile $58,410
90th percentile $103,300
Employed locally 40
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,410
    25th
    $60,080
    50th (median)
    $70,260
    75th
    $91,900
    90th
    $103,300

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 96% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 4% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,760
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $63,900
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $63,660
    Rochester, NY $62,930
    Syracuse, NY $61,750

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $95,460
    Industrial Engineers $111,830
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $110,940
    Electrical Engineers $114,090
    Civil Engineers $96,490
    Engineers, All Other $103,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Ithaca, NY is $33.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Ithaca, NY is 9.3% above 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $58,410 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,080.