Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $60,950 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.30
10th percentile $46,920
90th percentile $86,340
Employed locally 40
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,920
    25th
    $57,450
    50th (median)
    $60,950
    75th
    $71,670
    90th
    $86,340

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 90% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 10% 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
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $75,290
    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

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,590
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,060
    Mechanical Engineers $86,840
    Electrical Engineers $119,610
    Industrial Engineers $94,230
    Mechanical Drafters $55,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Yakima, WA is $29.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Yakima, WA is 5.2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $46,920 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,450.