Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $60,360 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $30,730
90th percentile $81,640
Employed locally 50
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,730
    25th
    $41,130
    50th (median)
    $60,360
    75th
    $81,640
    90th
    $81,640

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 81% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 19% 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
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $71,480
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $69,200
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $69,160
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $68,380
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $67,410

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,040
    Civil Engineers$105,440
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$84,950
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$66,290
    Engineers, All Other$141,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Santa Fe, NM is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Santa Fe, NM is 6.1% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $30,730 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,130.