Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $58,990 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.36
10th percentile $44,740
90th percentile $101,570
Employed locally 100
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,740
    25th
    $48,030
    50th (median)
    $58,990
    75th
    $76,580
    90th
    $101,570

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 63% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 37% 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 Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers$165,880
    Industrial Engineers$137,110
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$68,780
    Civil Engineers$98,500
    Mechanical Engineers$122,270
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$46,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Midland, TX is $28.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Midland, TX is 8.2% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $44,740 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,030.