Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $64,850 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.18
10th percentile $45,690
90th percentile $100,890
Employed locally 830
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,690
    25th
    $55,550
    50th (median)
    $64,850
    75th
    $77,780
    90th
    $100,890

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 75% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 25% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,770

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $109,250
    Mechanical Engineers $101,800
    Industrial Engineers $103,330
    Engineers, All Other $106,220
    Electrical Engineers $109,360
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $78,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Riverside, CA is $31.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Riverside, CA is 0.9% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $45,690 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,550.