Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $62,700 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.15
10th percentile $44,300
90th percentile $96,050
Employed locally 1,960
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,300
    25th
    $51,240
    50th (median)
    $62,700
    75th
    $78,260
    90th
    $96,050

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 74% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 26% 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
    Tucson, AZ $71,510
    Yuma, AZ $59,170
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $58,440
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $57,690
    Flagstaff, AZ $53,870
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $52,780

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $110,100
    Civil Engineers $95,400
    Mechanical Engineers $102,300
    Computer Hardware Engineers $163,220
    Electrical Engineers $109,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $136,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Phoenix, AZ is $30.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.5% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $44,300 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,240.