Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Median annual salary $52,780 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.38
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $80,730
Employed locally 80
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $46,390
    50th (median)
    $52,780
    75th
    $62,470
    90th
    $80,730

    Prescott Valley economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,106 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 80% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 20% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,700
    Yuma, AZ $59,170
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $58,440
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $57,690
    Flagstaff, AZ $53,870

    Related occupations in Prescott Valley, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$89,500
    Industrial Engineers$96,000
    Mechanical Engineers$94,450
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$104,970
    Engineers, All Other$99,530
    Surveyors$70,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Prescott Valley, AZ is $25.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Prescott Valley, AZ is 17.9% 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 Prescott Valley?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Prescott Valley, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,390.