Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Napa, CA

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

Median annual salary $75,510 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.31
10th percentile $60,730
90th percentile $121,160
Employed locally 50
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,730
    25th
    $63,020
    50th (median)
    $75,510
    75th
    $96,710
    90th
    $121,160

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 69% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 31% 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 Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $122,820
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $95,680
    Industrial Engineers $106,380
    Mechanical Engineers $112,670
    Engineers, All Other $94,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Napa, CA is $36.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Napa, CA is 17.5% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $60,730 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,020.