Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $59,170 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.45
10th percentile $45,890
90th percentile $79,350
Employed locally 40
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,890
    25th
    $50,920
    50th (median)
    $59,170
    75th
    $63,390
    90th
    $79,350

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 98% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 2% 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
    Tucson, AZ $71,510
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,700
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $58,440
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $57,690
    Flagstaff, AZ $53,870
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $52,780

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$81,330
    Civil Engineers$94,690
    Mechanical Engineers$86,940
    Engineers, All Other$103,960
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,660
    Industrial Engineers$91,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Yuma, AZ is $28.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Yuma, AZ is 7.9% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $45,890 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,920.