Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $76,790 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.92
10th percentile $46,110
90th percentile $101,050
Employed locally 210
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,110
    25th
    $61,350
    50th (median)
    $76,790
    75th
    $79,890
    90th
    $101,050

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $76,550
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,770
    Vallejo, CA $75,580

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $115,970
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $185,200
    Industrial Engineers $117,690
    Mechanical Engineers $112,310
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $101,140
    Engineers, All Other $114,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Santa Rosa, CA is $36.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 19.5% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $46,110 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,350.