Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $71,510 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.38
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $91,570
Employed locally 250
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $57,550
    50th (median)
    $71,510
    75th
    $81,830
    90th
    $91,570

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 105% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 5% above 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,700
    Yuma, AZ $59,170
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $58,440
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $57,690
    Flagstaff, AZ $53,870
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $52,780

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers$110,510
    Mechanical Engineers$110,730
    Industrial Engineers$112,940
    Engineers, All Other$119,160
    Civil Engineers$75,900
    Aerospace Engineers$111,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Tucson, AZ is $34.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Tucson, AZ is 11.2% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,550.