Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $60,650 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.16
10th percentile $42,590
90th percentile $95,000
Employed locally 30
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,590
    25th
    $47,370
    50th (median)
    $60,650
    75th
    $75,730
    90th
    $95,000

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 85% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 15% 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers $134,280
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,800
    Civil Engineers $80,210
    Mechanical Engineers $102,870
    Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $124,980
    Surveyors $50,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Odessa, TX is $29.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Odessa, TX is 5.6% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $42,590 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,370.