Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $77,540 +20.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.28
10th percentile $47,870
90th percentile $149,000
Employed locally 60
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,870
    25th
    $61,120
    50th (median)
    $77,540
    75th
    $133,450
    90th
    $149,000

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 98% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 2% 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
    Alaska $85,700
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    Baton Rouge, LA $78,990
    Lake Charles, LA $78,390
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,270
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $76,550

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $96,240
    Surveyors $79,060
    Civil Engineers $102,300
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $49,950
    Mechanical Engineers $98,070
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $81,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Slidell, LA is $37.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Slidell, LA is 20.6% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $47,870 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,120.