Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $73,230 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.21
10th percentile $50,560
90th percentile $105,190
Employed locally 900
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,560
    25th
    $62,100
    50th (median)
    $73,230
    75th
    $83,500
    90th
    $105,190

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 78% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 22% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $132,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Sacramento, CA is $35.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Sacramento, CA is 13.9% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $50,560 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,100.