Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $63,130 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.35
10th percentile $44,480
90th percentile $85,810
Employed locally 130
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,480
    25th
    $56,950
    50th (median)
    $63,130
    75th
    $74,750
    90th
    $85,810

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 99% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 1% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $78,010
    Napa, CA $75,510
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $69,790
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $68,630
    Reading, PA $66,770
    Altoona, PA $66,400

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $90,490
    Civil Engineers $89,960
    Mechanical Engineers $85,570
    Electrical Engineers $111,700
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,340
    Mechanical Drafters $59,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Scranton, PA is $30.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Scranton, PA is 1.8% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $44,480 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,950.