Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $59,790 -7% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $40,430
90th percentile $88,570
Employed locally 840
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,430
    25th
    $50,740
    50th (median)
    $59,790
    75th
    $74,930
    90th
    $88,570

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $67,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,020
    Longview, TX $62,740
    Abilene, TX $61,480
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,340

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,880
    Industrial Engineers $102,370
    Mechanical Engineers $101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,820
    Engineers, All Other $115,360
    Electrical Engineers $102,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in San Antonio, TX is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in San Antonio, TX is 7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $40,430 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,740.