Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $61,420 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.53
10th percentile $45,330
90th percentile $92,860
Employed locally 190
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,330
    25th
    $51,190
    50th (median)
    $61,420
    75th
    $75,690
    90th
    $92,860

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 75% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 25% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $78,010
    Napa, CA $75,510
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $69,790
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $68,630
    Reading, PA $66,770
    Altoona, PA $66,400

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $87,480
    Industrial Engineers $87,490
    Civil Engineers $85,440
    Electrical Engineers $103,330
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,800
    Engineers, All Other $99,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in York, PA is $29.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in York, PA is 4.4% 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 York?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $45,330 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,190.