Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Virginia
Ranked #30 of 50 · VA
4.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $67,510 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $63,450
Employment 2,600
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,170P25 $53,940 Median $63,450P75 $76,800P90 $93,970
About 80% of architectural and civil drafterss in Virginia earn between $47,170 and $93,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean architectural and civil drafters salary in Virginia is $67,510, about 4.6% below the U.S. average ($70,740). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $63,770 | $64,920 | 30 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $63,450 | $63,850 | 30 |
| Richmond, VA | $62,830 | $66,890 | 380 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $62,400 | $63,040 | 80 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $62,030 | $64,920 | 410 |
| Roanoke, VA | $61,080 | $61,220 | 120 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $59,860 | $59,260 | 60 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $57,990 | $67,170 | 110 |