Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $71,460 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.36
10th percentile $47,910
90th percentile $110,240
Employed locally 1,000
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,910
    25th
    $57,170
    50th (median)
    $71,460
    75th
    $84,190
    90th
    $110,240

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 97% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 3% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,770
    Greenville, NC $68,230
    Reno, NV $65,390
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $64,310
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $63,260
    Jacksonville, FL $61,590

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $85,650
    Mechanical Engineers $96,050
    Electrical Engineers $100,530
    Engineers, All Other $101,560
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Las Vegas, NV is $34.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Las Vegas, NV is 11.2% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $47,910 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,170.