Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $52,610 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.29
10th percentile $37,820
90th percentile $70,180
Employed locally 60
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,820
    25th
    $44,520
    50th (median)
    $52,610
    75th
    $65,000
    90th
    $70,180

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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
    Alaska $85,700
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,770
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,050
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $76,790

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$105,530
    Civil Engineers$88,290
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51,530
    Mechanical Engineers$110,030
    Electrical Engineers$130,720
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$48,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Tuscaloosa, AL is $25.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 18.2% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $37,820 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,520.