Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $75,770 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.43
10th percentile $55,900
90th percentile $121,630
Employed locally 270
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,900
    25th
    $59,720
    50th (median)
    $75,770
    75th
    $115,580
    90th
    $121,630

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 71% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 29% 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
    Vallejo, CA $75,580

    Related occupations in Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $110,300
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $143,790
    Civil Engineers $106,420
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $101,100
    Engineers, All Other $123,730
    Electrical Engineers $126,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Oxnard, CA is $36.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Oxnard, CA is 17.9% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $55,900 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,720.