Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $61,840 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.73
10th percentile $50,320
90th percentile $96,510
Employed locally 70
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,320
    25th
    $52,260
    50th (median)
    $61,840
    75th
    $78,590
    90th
    $96,510

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 66% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 34% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,050
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $75,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,760
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $69,200
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $68,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,470

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$102,530
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,360
    Mechanical Engineers$95,690
    Electrical Engineers$85,520
    Environmental Engineers$105,090
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$96,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Olympia, WA is $29.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Olympia, WA is 3.8% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $50,320 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,260.