Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $60,060 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.88
10th percentile $46,040
90th percentile $86,500
Employed locally 30
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,040
    25th
    $59,120
    50th (median)
    $60,060
    75th
    $82,220
    90th
    $86,500

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 88% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 12% 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
    Manhattan, KS $77,810
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,770
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $66,110
    Kansas City, MO-KS $64,180
    Jacksonville, FL $61,590
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $60,620

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $87,980
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,430
    Electrical Engineers $109,250
    Industrial Engineers $105,680
    Mechanical Engineers $98,250
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Topeka, KS is $28.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Topeka, KS is 6.6% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $46,040 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,120.