Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Virginia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Virginia

Architectural and Civil Drafters in Virginia earn a median salary of $59,272 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.8% vs the national median of $64,280. An estimated 1,630 architectural and civil drafters are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $50,540 to $63,880 depending on location.

$59,272 Avg median salary in Virginia
$63,880 Highest paying metro
$50,540 Lowest paying metro
1,630 Employed in Virginia

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      Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries by city in Virginia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      West Virginia $63,880 $49,410 $82,440 330
      Northeast Virginia $63,450 $49,980 $70,360 30
      Richmond, VA $63,080 $58,730 $79,010 390
      Charlottesville, VA $62,880 $49,460 $68,090 90
      Northern West Virginia $62,690 $57,690 $82,490 100
      Virginia Beach, VA-NC $61,480 $48,910 $77,780 410
      Blacksburg, VA $60,620 $50,390 $75,830 40
      Roanoke, VA $57,950 $46,190 $65,630 80
      Lynchburg, VA $57,480 $45,650 $68,590 40
      Southside Virginia $54,690 $48,250 $77,760 40
      Winchester, VA-WV $52,520 $45,400 $66,170 40
      Southwest Virginia $50,540 $47,160 $63,180 40

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