Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $75,290 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.20
10th percentile $57,000
90th percentile $96,720
Employed locally 40
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,000
    25th
    $59,220
    50th (median)
    $75,290
    75th
    $86,930
    90th
    $96,720

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 95% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 5% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,050
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,760
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $69,200
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $68,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,470
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $68,370

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $95,170
    Electrical Engineers $128,640
    Mechanical Engineers $97,110
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,610
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $84,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Wenatchee, WA is $36.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Wenatchee, WA is 17.1% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $57,000 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,220.