Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $60,630 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $45,330
90th percentile $88,540
Employed locally 350
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,330
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $60,630
    75th
    $77,310
    90th
    $88,540

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 72% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 28% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $78,010
    Napa, CA $75,510
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $69,790
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $68,630
    Reading, PA $66,770
    Altoona, PA $66,400

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $84,970
    Industrial Engineers $95,220
    Civil Engineers $88,790
    Electrical Engineers $100,160
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,530
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $91,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Lancaster, PA is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Lancaster, PA is 5.7% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $45,330 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.