Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $62,740 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.16
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $106,650
Employed locally 70
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $46,120
    50th (median)
    $62,740
    75th
    $84,400
    90th
    $106,650

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $67,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,020
    Abilene, TX $61,480
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,340
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,880

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $101,050
    Petroleum Engineers $110,310
    Industrial Engineers $92,610
    Civil Engineers $79,290
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $60,320
    Surveyors $72,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Longview, TX is $30.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Longview, TX is 2.4% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,120.