Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $68,470 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.92
10th percentile $48,350
90th percentile $99,160
Employed locally 1,130
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,350
    25th
    $59,050
    50th (median)
    $68,470
    75th
    $81,110
    90th
    $99,160

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 72% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 28% 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
    Anchorage, AK $103,710
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,770
    Colorado $76,960
    Portland-South Portland, ME $76,370
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $75,740

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$126,530
    Civil Engineers$104,360
    Electrical Engineers$114,130
    Mechanical Engineers$103,010
    Engineers, All Other$129,550
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Portland, OR-WA is $32.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Portland, OR-WA is 6.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $48,350 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,050.