Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $59,420 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $37,850
90th percentile $95,270
Employed locally 70
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,850
    25th
    $49,170
    50th (median)
    $59,420
    75th
    $75,780
    90th
    $95,270

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 93% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 7% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $67,450
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,020
    Longview, TX $62,740
    Abilene, TX $61,480
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,340

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $101,600
    Civil Engineers $74,370
    Mechanical Engineers $95,830
    Electrical Engineers $105,370
    Aerospace Engineers $131,270
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $42,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Waco, TX is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Waco, TX is 7.6% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $37,850 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,170.