Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $55,450 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.66
10th percentile $34,400
90th percentile $74,760
Employed locally 110
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,400
    25th
    $44,360
    50th (median)
    $55,450
    75th
    $64,210
    90th
    $74,760

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 89% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 11% 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
    Longview, TX $62,740
    Abilene, TX $61,480
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,340

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $77,940
    Petroleum Engineers $143,120
    Industrial Engineers $96,250
    Electrical Engineers $100,540
    Mechanical Engineers $87,040
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Lubbock, TX is $26.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Lubbock, TX is 13.7% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $34,400 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,360.