Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $66,260 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.86
10th percentile $43,640
90th percentile $142,400
Employed locally 70
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,640
    25th
    $49,440
    50th (median)
    $66,260
    75th
    $101,910
    90th
    $142,400

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,050
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $75,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,760
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $69,200
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $68,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,470

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $120,260
    Civil Engineers $121,170
    Electrical Engineers $138,370
    Engineers, All Other $139,080
    Chemical Engineers $139,560
    Environmental Engineers $138,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Kennewick, WA is $31.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Kennewick, WA is 3.1% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $43,640 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,440.