Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $61,410 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.52
10th percentile $44,720
90th percentile $98,110
Employed locally 130
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,720
    25th
    $53,160
    50th (median)
    $61,410
    75th
    $75,740
    90th
    $98,110

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 77% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,270
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $76,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $76,550
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,770

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $103,040
    Industrial Engineers $104,170
    Mechanical Engineers $99,090
    Engineers, All Other $108,230
    Electrical Engineers $112,320
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Modesto, CA is $29.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Modesto, CA is 4.5% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $44,720 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,160.