Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $74,760 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.94
10th percentile $46,660
90th percentile $103,670
Employed locally 7,590
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,660
    25th
    $60,680
    50th (median)
    $74,760
    75th
    $92,040
    90th
    $103,670

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 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
    Ithaca, NY $70,260
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $63,900
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $63,660
    Rochester, NY $62,930
    Syracuse, NY $61,750

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,870
    Industrial Engineers $107,000
    Mechanical Engineers $111,270
    Electrical Engineers $127,160
    Engineers, All Other $130,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in New York, NY-NJ is $35.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in New York, NY-NJ is 16.3% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $46,660 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,680.