Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $55,330 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.60
10th percentile $34,950
90th percentile $72,510
Employed locally 40
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,950
    25th
    $46,860
    50th (median)
    $55,330
    75th
    $63,050
    90th
    $72,510

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 99% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 1% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $71,480
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $69,200
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $69,160
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $68,380
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $67,410

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $107,720
    Engineers, All Other $117,000
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $81,310
    Mechanical Engineers $92,290
    Civil Engineers $79,610
    Electrical Engineers $111,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Las Cruces, NM is $26.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Las Cruces, NM is 13.9% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $34,950 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,860.