What are the main factors that influence an Architect-Draftsman's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Architect-Draftsman?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Architect-Draftsman roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Architect-Draftsman's salary?

An Architect-Draftsman's salary grows with experience: starting around $65,954 for beginners, reaching about $90,918 at mid-level, and approach $137,666 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Architect-Draftsman?

Architect-Draftsman salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Architect-Draftsman roles are District of Columbia $73,758, California $73,478, Massachusetts $72,499. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

Architect-Draftsman Salary in Virginia

How much does an Architect-Draftsman make in Virginia? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architect-Draftsman in Virginia is $67,083 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

However, an Architect-Draftsman's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $77,439
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,532 to $72,504
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,479

10% $56,479

50% (Median) $67,083

90% $77,439

Architect-Draftsman Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,504	$6,042	$1,394	$35
Average	$67,083	$5,590	$1,290	$32
25th Percentile	$61,532	$5,128	$1,183	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Architect-Draftsman Salaries

An Architect-Draftsman's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Architect-Draftsman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Architect-Draftsman's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $65,954
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,091
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,918
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,496
Expert (over 8 years): $137,666

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Architect-Draftsman	less than 1 year	$65,954
CAD Drafter II	1-2 years	$75,091
CAD Drafter III	2-4 years	$90,918
CAD Drafter IV	5-8 years	$117,496
CAD Drafter V	over 8 years	$137,666

How Do Architect-Draftsman Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Architect-Draftsmans. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $73,758.
California: $73,478.
Massachusetts: $72,499.

District of Columbia $73,758 California $73,478 Massachusetts $72,499 Washington $72,232 New Jersey $72,206 Alaska $72,112 Connecticut $71,193 New York $70,820

Hawaii $69,628 Rhode Island $69,068 Maryland $68,688 Minnesota $68,169 Colorado $67,969 Illinois $67,902 Oregon $67,649 Delaware $67,463

New Hampshire $67,345 Virginia $67,083 Pennsylvania $66,317 Nevada $65,930 North Dakota $65,804 Michigan $65,604 Wisconsin $65,531 Vermont $65,384

Texas $64,978 Maine $64,951 Arizona $64,911 Ohio $64,865 Georgia $64,252 Indiana $63,945 Wyoming $63,885 Utah $63,792

Iowa $63,752 Kansas $63,432 Louisiana $63,339 North Carolina $63,306 Missouri $63,292 Florida $63,033 Montana $62,893 Nebraska $62,759

Kentucky $62,686 South Carolina $62,420 Tennessee $62,253 Idaho $62,187 New Mexico $61,700 Oklahoma $61,594 Alabama $61,201 South Dakota $60,541

Arkansas $60,181 West Virginia $59,988 Mississippi $59,409

Top Paying Cities for Architect-Draftsman

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $61,694
Lambsburg: $61,825
Laurel Fork: $61,894

Ivanhoe, VA $61,694

Lambsburg, VA $61,825

Laurel Fork, VA $61,894

Marion, VA $61,372

Max Meadows, VA $61,792

Meadowview, VA $60,819

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $61,312

Rocky Gap, VA $61,346

Ruther Glen, VA $64,711

Sealston, VA $66,385

Sharps, VA $64,427

Spotsylvania, VA $65,316

Sparta, VA $64,974

Stafford, VA $68,303

Stratford, VA $65,687

Tappahannock, VA $64,825

Thornburg, VA $65,531

Unionville, VA $64,468

Village, VA $64,744

Warsaw, VA $64,974

Weems, VA $63,699

Sandy Point, VA $65,058

White Stone, VA $63,522

Wicomico Church, VA $63,985

Woodford, VA $65,264

Zacata, VA $65,484

Winchester, VA $65,176

Bentonville, VA $64,617

Berryville, VA $66,116

Boyce, VA $66,237

Brucetown, VA $65,220

Chester Gap, VA $65,851

Clear Brook, VA $64,892

Cross Junction, VA $62,787

Fishers Hill, VA $63,689

Flint Hill, VA $65,494

Front Royal, VA $65,532

Gore, VA $63,139

Hume, VA $66,379

Huntly, VA $65,604

Strasburg, VA $63,441

Linden, VA $66,541

Markham, VA $66,526

Maurertown, VA $62,578

Middletown, VA $64,680

Millwood, VA $66,119

Rileyville, VA $63,894

Earlysville, VA $62,957

Esmont, VA $62,375

Faber, VA $62,099

Fishersville, VA $62,677

Free Union, VA $62,853

Gordonsville, VA $63,512

Greenwood, VA $62,601

Ivy, VA $62,984

Keene, VA $62,627

Keswick, VA $63,109

Locust Dale, VA $63,797

Lovingston, VA $61,432

Lyndhurst, VA $61,895

Montpelier Station, VA $63,528

Nellysford, VA $61,967

North Garden, VA $62,566

Orange, VA $64,149

Palmyra, VA $63,136

Piney River, VA $61,147

Quinque, VA $63,118

Roseland, VA $61,382

Ruckersville, VA $63,092

Schuyler, VA $62,156

Shipman, VA $61,423

Somerset, VA $63,530

Stanardsville, VA $62,908

Troy, VA $63,205

Tyro, VA $61,549

Waynesboro, VA $62,772

White Hall, VA $62,885

Woodberry Forest, VA $63,776

Achilles, VA $62,807

Amelia Court House, VA $63,973

Ark, VA $63,206

Arvonia, VA $62,646

Ashland, VA $64,595

Aylett, VA $64,626

Barhamsville, VA $63,695

Beaumont, VA $63,958

Beaverdam, VA $64,589

Bena, VA $62,789

Bohannon, VA $63,046

Bremo Bluff, VA $63,053

Bruington, VA $64,497

Bumpass, VA $64,492

Cardinal, VA $63,074

Cartersville, VA $63,574

Charles City, VA $64,094

Christchurch, VA $63,571

Church View, VA $63,718

Cobbs Creek, VA $63,249

Columbia, VA $63,409

Crozier, VA $64,384

Cumberland, VA $63,057

Deltaville, VA $63,301

Diggs, VA $63,071

Redwood, VA $61,381

Rich Creek, VA $61,590

Ridgeway, VA $62,019

Riner, VA $61,584

Ripplemead, VA $61,423

Rocky Mount, VA $61,436

Salem, VA $61,136

Sandy Level, VA $61,567

Shawsville, VA $61,325

Spencer, VA $62,004

Staffordsville, VA $61,695

Stanleytown, VA $62,121

Stuart, VA $61,987

Thaxton, VA $61,251

Troutville, VA $61,228

Union Hall, VA $61,446

Vesta, VA $61,909

Villamont, VA $61,221

Vinton, VA $61,106

Wirtz, VA $61,257

Woolwine, VA $61,866

Bristol, VA $59,599

Abingdon, VA $60,483

Andover, VA $60,303

Appalachia, VA $60,303

Bee, VA $61,047

Ben Hur, VA $60,552

Big Stone Gap, VA $59,765

Birchleaf, VA $61,108

Blackwater, VA $59,840

Castlewood, VA $60,014

Cleveland, VA $60,743

Clinchco, VA $61,054

Clintwood, VA $60,985

Coeburn, VA $60,403

Damascus, VA $60,957

Dante, VA $60,746

Davenport, VA $61,167

Dryden, VA $59,961

Duffield, VA $59,453

Dungannon, VA $59,670

East Stone Gap, VA $59,891

Ewing, VA $61,318

Fort Blackmore, VA $59,288

Gate City, VA $58,883

Haysi, VA $61,404

Hiltons, VA $59,022

Honaker, VA $61,082

Jonesville, VA $60,700

Keokee, VA $60,138

Lebanon, VA $60,507

Mc Clure, VA $60,758

Mendota, VA $59,617

Nickelsville, VA $59,367

Nora, VA $60,598

Norton, VA $60,367

Pennington Gap, VA $60,123

Pound, VA $60,617

Rosedale, VA $61,015

Rose Hill, VA $61,211

Saint Charles, VA $60,477

Saint Paul, VA $60,397

Weber City, VA $58,703

Whitetop, VA $61,195

Wise, VA $60,529

Pulaski, VA $61,852

Atkins, VA $61,330

Austinville, VA $61,826

Barren Springs, VA $61,878

Bastian, VA $61,339

Bland, VA $61,482

Broadford, VA $61,275

Cana, VA $61,920

Ceres, VA $61,280

Chilhowie, VA $61,259

Cripple Creek, VA $61,536

Crockett, VA $61,522

Draper, VA $61,801

Dugspur, VA $61,846

Elk Creek, VA $61,493

Emory, VA $61,086

Fancy Gap, VA $61,867

Fries, VA $61,700

Galax, VA $61,800

Glade Spring, VA $60,965

Rural Retreat, VA $61,444

Saltville, VA $61,286

Speedwell, VA $61,484

Sugar Grove, VA $61,345

Tannersville, VA $61,238

Troutdale, VA $61,301

Willis, VA $61,814

Woodlawn, VA $61,838

Wytheville, VA $61,664

Staunton, VA $62,696

Augusta Springs, VA $62,431

Bacova, VA $62,138

Blue Grass, VA $62,163

Brownsburg, VA $61,792

Buena Vista, VA $61,285

Churchville, VA $62,871

Clifton Forge, VA $61,928

Covington, VA $61,592

Craigsville, VA $62,438

Crimora, VA $62,935

Deerfield, VA $62,487

Doe Hill, VA $62,434

Fairfield, VA $61,700

Fort Defiance, VA $62,981

Glen Wilton, VA $61,693

Goshen, VA $62,169

Greenville, VA $62,131

Grottoes, VA $62,993

Head Waters, VA $62,537

Hot Springs, VA $61,965

Iron Gate, VA $62,034

Lexington, VA $61,809

Low Moor, VA $61,889

Mc Dowell, VA $62,458

Middlebrook, VA $62,146

Millboro, VA $62,195

Mint Spring, VA $62,458

Montebello, VA $61,580

Monterey, VA $62,279

Mount Sidney, VA $63,009

Mustoe, VA $62,382

New Hope, VA $62,973

Port Republic, VA $62,959

Raphine, VA $61,866

Rockbridge Baths, VA $61,927

Selma, VA $61,950

Steeles Tavern, VA $61,993

Stuarts Draft, VA $62,225

Swoope, VA $62,586

Verona, VA $63,010

Vesuvius, VA $61,441

Warm Springs, VA $62,157

West Augusta, VA $62,623

Weyers Cave, VA $63,025

Williamsville, VA $62,493

Lynchburg, VA $60,368

Altavista, VA $60,941

Alton, VA $62,273

Amherst, VA $60,778

Appomattox, VA $60,888

Bedford, VA $61,259

Big Island, VA $60,924

Blairs, VA $62,258

Brookneal, VA $61,182

Buffalo Junction, VA $62,470

Callands, VA $61,957

Chatham, VA $62,007

Clifford, VA $60,871

Clover, VA $62,121

Cluster Springs, VA $62,466

Coleman Falls, VA $60,618

Concord, VA $60,451

Crystal Hill, VA $62,025

Danville, VA $62,307

Hillsville, VA $61,920

Carson, VA $64,306

Hiwassee, VA $61,717

Independence, VA $61,502

Annandale, VA $73,178

Burke, VA $72,493

Dumfries, VA $70,370

Dunn Loring, VA $73,272

Fairfax, VA $72,178

Fairfax Station, VA $71,982

Falls Church, VA $73,336

Fort Belvoir, VA $72,450

Great Falls, VA $72,180

Greenway, VA $73,335

Lorton, VA $72,041

Merrifield, VA $73,104

Mc Lean, VA $73,328

West Mclean, VA $73,335

Mount Vernon, VA $72,721

Newington, VA $72,554

Dry Fork, VA $62,137

Brooke, VA $67,806

Evington, VA $60,703

Forest, VA $60,584

Gladstone, VA $60,940

Gladys, VA $60,942

Glasgow, VA $61,331

Goode, VA $60,785

Gretna, VA $61,566

Halifax, VA $62,255

Howardsville, VA $62,155

Hurt, VA $61,221

Java, VA $61,936

Ararat, VA $61,905

Axton, VA $62,096

Bassett, VA $62,051

Belspring, VA $61,729

Bent Mountain, VA $61,205

Blacksburg, VA $61,438

Blue Ridge, VA $61,185

Boones Mill, VA $61,162

Buchanan, VA $61,391

Callaway, VA $61,322

Christiansburg, VA $61,444

Cascade, VA $62,042

Catawba, VA $61,287

Check, VA $61,417

Claudville, VA $61,868

Cloverdale, VA $61,071

Collinsville, VA $62,257

Copper Hill, VA $61,336

Critz, VA $61,967

Daleville, VA $61,133

Dublin, VA $61,762

Eagle Rock, VA $61,568

Eggleston, VA $61,638

Elliston, VA $61,273

Ferrum, VA $61,665

Fieldale, VA $62,169

Fincastle, VA $61,324

Floyd, VA $61,670

Glade Hill, VA $61,395

Glen Lyn, VA $61,441

Goodview, VA $61,178

Hardy, VA $61,153

Henry, VA $61,758

Huddleston, VA $61,380

Keeling, VA $62,196

Chester, VA $64,608

Chesterfield, VA $64,569

Church Road, VA $64,357

Colonial Heights, VA $64,635

Courtland, VA $63,081

Dendron, VA $63,270

Dewitt, VA $64,150

Dinwiddie, VA $64,326

Disputanta, VA $64,378

Dolphin, VA $63,446

Drewryville, VA $62,943

Ebony, VA $62,509

Elberon, VA $63,010

Emporia, VA $63,085

Ford, VA $64,207

Franklin, VA $62,887

Freeman, VA $63,432

Gasburg, VA $62,644

Hopewell, VA $64,502

Ivor, VA $62,989

Jarratt, VA $63,630

Lawrenceville, VA $63,210

Mc Kenney, VA $63,983

Meredithville, VA $63,119

Newsoms, VA $62,680

Prince George, VA $64,562

Rawlings, VA $63,736

Sedley, VA $63,166

Skippers, VA $62,833

Spring Grove, VA $63,613

Stony Creek, VA $63,979

Surry, VA $62,855

Sussex, VA $63,835

Sutherland, VA $64,508

Valentines, VA $62,702

Wakefield, VA $63,246

Warfield, VA $63,788

Waverly, VA $63,744

White Plains, VA $62,668

Wilsons, VA $64,017

Yale, VA $63,577

Zuni, VA $62,964

Claremont, VA $63,698

Farmville, VA $62,504

Baskerville, VA $62,401

Indian Valley, VA $61,760

Mc Coy, VA $61,626

Martinsville, VA $62,155

Meadows Of Dan, VA $61,925

Moneta, VA $61,279

Montvale, VA $61,279

Narrows, VA $61,626

Newbern, VA $61,680

New Castle, VA $61,327

Newport, VA $61,467

New River, VA $61,850

Oriskany, VA $61,446

Paint Bank, VA $61,350

Parrott, VA $61,655

Patrick Springs, VA $62,038

Pearisburg, VA $61,688

Pembroke, VA $61,686

Penhook, VA $61,599

Pilot, VA $61,466

Pittsville, VA $61,568

Radford, VA $61,781

Long Island, VA $61,173

Lowry, VA $60,900

Lynch Station, VA $61,179

Madison Heights, VA $60,369

Monroe, VA $60,670

Naruna, VA $60,988

Nathalie, VA $61,726

Natural Bridge, VA $61,525

Natural Bridge Station, VA $61,260

Nelson, VA $62,562

Norwood, VA $61,174

Ringgold, VA $62,219

Rustburg, VA $60,509

Scottsburg, VA $62,339

Scottsville, VA $62,676

South Boston, VA $62,394

Spout Spring, VA $60,620

Sutherlin, VA $62,224

Sweet Briar, VA $60,548

Vernon Hill, VA $62,151

Virgilina, VA $62,413

Wingina, VA $61,536

Amonate, VA $61,400

Bandy, VA $61,265

Big Rock, VA $61,598

Bishop, VA $61,271

Bluefield, VA $61,460

Boissevain, VA $61,310

Breaks, VA $61,498

Burkes Garden, VA $61,334

Cedar Bluff, VA $61,424

Doran, VA $61,676

Falls Mills, VA $61,310

Grundy, VA $61,702

Horsepen, VA $61,295

Hurley, VA $61,385

Jewell Ridge, VA $61,424

Keen Mountain, VA $61,664

Mavisdale, VA $61,430

Maxie, VA $61,611

North Tazewell, VA $61,415

Oakwood, VA $61,698

Pilgrims Knob, VA $61,530

Pocahontas, VA $61,330

Pounding Mill, VA $61,510

Raven, VA $61,647

Red Ash, VA $61,704

Richlands, VA $61,669

Rowe, VA $61,452

Shortt Gap, VA $61,590

Swords Creek, VA $61,434

Tazewell, VA $61,318

Vansant, VA $61,436

Whitewood, VA $61,443

Wolford, VA $61,454

Boydton, VA $62,535

Bracey, VA $62,695

Brodnax, VA $62,937

Buckingham, VA $61,835

Burkeville, VA $62,791

Charlotte Court House, VA $61,892

Chase City, VA $62,213

Clarksville, VA $62,646

Crewe, VA $63,192

Cullen, VA $61,708

Dillwyn, VA $62,452

Drakes Branch, VA $62,206

Dundas, VA $63,131

Evergreen, VA $60,947

Fort Mitchell, VA $62,205

Green Bay, VA $62,445

Hampden Sydney, VA $62,598

Kenbridge, VA $62,793

Keysville, VA $62,200

La Crosse, VA $62,599

Lunenburg, VA $62,318

Meherrin, VA $62,324

Nottoway, VA $63,095

Pamplin, VA $61,501

Phenix, VA $61,223

Prospect, VA $61,887

Randolph, VA $61,993

Red House, VA $61,044

Red Oak, VA $62,293

Rice, VA $62,871

Saxe, VA $62,158

Skipwith, VA $62,336

South Hill, VA $62,576

Victoria, VA $62,538

Wylliesburg, VA $62,237

Roanoke, VA $61,027

Wachapreague, VA $63,367

Wardtown, VA $63,244

Wattsville, VA $63,426

Willis Wharf, VA $63,348

Windsor, VA $62,809

Withams, VA $63,376

Norfolk, VA $62,486

Newport News, VA $62,626

Fort Eustis, VA $62,651

Hampton, VA $62,665

Fort Monroe, VA $62,630

Poquoson, VA $62,644

Yorktown, VA $62,718

Lackey, VA $62,744

Seaford, VA $62,668

Portsmouth, VA $62,504

Fort Lee, VA $64,631

Petersburg, VA $64,631

Virginia State University, VA $64,631

Alberta, VA $63,354

Ammon, VA $64,203

Blackstone, VA $63,660

Boykins, VA $62,754

Branchville, VA $62,605

Capron, VA $63,063

Round Hill, VA $67,758

Catharpin, VA $70,297

Delaplane, VA $67,050

Ashburn, VA $70,588

Chantilly, VA $71,331

Gainesville, VA $69,725

Hamilton, VA $68,672

Lincoln, VA $68,604

Sterling, VA $71,447

Haymarket, VA $69,658

Herndon, VA $71,710

Leesburg, VA $69,479

Lovettsville, VA $67,940

Nokesville, VA $69,811

Upperville, VA $67,271

Warrenton, VA $67,516

Reston, VA $72,122

Waterford, VA $68,558

The Plains, VA $68,752

Doswell, VA $64,617

Dutton, VA $63,236

Fork Union, VA $63,246

Foster, VA $63,032

Glen Allen, VA $64,763

Gloucester, VA $63,169

Gloucester Point, VA $62,786

Goochland, VA $64,057

Grimstead, VA $63,191

Gum Spring, VA $64,057

Gwynn, VA $63,190

Hadensville, VA $63,957

Hallieford, VA $63,171

Hanover, VA $64,630

Hardyville, VA $63,359

Hartfield, VA $63,381

Hayes, VA $62,826

Henrico, VA $64,811

Hudgins, VA $63,141

Jamaica, VA $63,930

Jamestown, VA $62,970

Jetersville, VA $63,239

Kents Store, VA $63,388

King And Queen Court House, VA $64,027

King William, VA $64,358

Lanexa, VA $63,927

Lightfoot, VA $63,279

Little Plymouth, VA $63,946

Locust Hill, VA $63,571

Louisa, VA $64,046

Macon, VA $64,119

Maidens, VA $64,301

Manakin Sabot, VA $64,512

Mannboro, VA $64,092

Manquin, VA $64,546

Maryus, VA $62,795

Mascot, VA $63,758

Mathews, VA $63,069

Burgess, VA $64,162

Accomac, VA $63,317

Assawoman, VA $63,342

Atlantic, VA $63,428

Battery Park, VA $62,635

Belle Haven, VA $63,280

Birdsnest, VA $63,161

Bloxom, VA $63,414

Cape Charles, VA $63,075

Capeville, VA $63,087

Carrollton, VA $62,628

Carrsville, VA $62,913

Cheriton, VA $63,081

Chesapeake, VA $62,651

Chincoteague Island, VA $63,468

Wallops Island, VA $63,422

Craddockville, VA $63,290

Davis Wharf, VA $63,277

Eastville, VA $63,105

Exmore, VA $63,253

Franktown, VA $63,183

Greenbackville, VA $63,612

Greenbush, VA $63,430

Hacksneck, VA $63,254

Hallwood, VA $63,397

Harborton, VA $63,410

Horntown, VA $63,505

Oak Hall, VA $63,374

Isle Of Wight, VA $62,768

Jamesville, VA $63,218

Jenkins Bridge, VA $63,407

Keller, VA $63,331

Locustville, VA $63,328

Machipongo, VA $63,151

Mappsville, VA $63,383

Marionville, VA $63,151

Mears, VA $63,350

Melfa, VA $63,339

Modest Town, VA $63,503

Nassawadox, VA $63,216

Nelsonia, VA $63,508

New Church, VA $63,484

Onancock, VA $63,392

Onley, VA $63,322

Oyster, VA $63,095

Painter, VA $63,292

Parksley, VA $63,427

Pungoteague, VA $63,319

Quinby, VA $63,153

Rescue, VA $62,632

Sanford, VA $63,495

Saxis, VA $63,505

Seaview, VA $63,082

Smithfield, VA $62,700

Suffolk, VA $62,671

Tangier, VA $63,662

Tasley, VA $63,458

Temperanceville, VA $63,397

Townsend, VA $63,095

Virginia Beach, VA $63,486

Dulles, VA $72,142

Aldie, VA $69,865

Amissville, VA $66,466

Arcola, VA $70,566

Manassas, VA $70,682

Marshall, VA $67,441

Middleburg, VA $68,681

Catlett, VA $69,003

Centreville, VA $70,967

Clifton, VA $71,565

Orlean, VA $66,834

Paeonian Springs, VA $69,001

Paris, VA $66,834

Philomont, VA $68,478

Purcellville, VA $67,970

Bluemont, VA $67,061

Bristow, VA $70,133

Broad Run, VA $68,886

Calverton, VA $68,729

Casanova, VA $68,844

Rectortown, VA $67,358

Mechanicsville, VA $64,681

Midlothian, VA $64,583

Millers Tavern, VA $64,673

Mineral, VA $64,441

Moon, VA $63,097

Moseley, VA $64,368

New Canton, VA $62,973

New Kent, VA $64,327

New Point, VA $62,938

Newtown, VA $64,872

Norge, VA $63,372

North, VA $63,152

Oilville, VA $64,383

Onemo, VA $63,017

Ordinary, VA $62,880

Port Haywood, VA $62,929

Powhatan, VA $64,170

Providence Forge, VA $64,216

Quinton, VA $64,545

Rockville, VA $64,456

Ruthville, VA $64,084

Saint Stephens Church, VA $64,665

Saluda, VA $63,596

Sandston, VA $64,695

Sandy Hook, VA $64,044

Schley, VA $63,029

Severn, VA $62,828

Shacklefords, VA $63,630

State Farm, VA $64,332

Stevensville, VA $64,178

Studley, VA $64,676

Susan, VA $62,954

Toano, VA $63,571

Topping, VA $63,514

Trevilians, VA $64,006

Richmond, VA $64,829

Urbanna, VA $63,817

Wake, VA $63,418

Walkerton, VA $64,270

Ware Neck, VA $63,055

Water View, VA $63,803

West Point, VA $64,023

White Marsh, VA $62,950

Wicomico, VA $62,839

Williamsburg, VA $62,947

Woods Cross Roads, VA $63,176

Montpelier, VA $64,359

Oakton, VA $72,345

Occoquan, VA $71,812

Quantico, VA $69,425

Springfield, VA $72,988

Triangle, VA $69,927

Vienna, VA $72,988

Woodbridge, VA $71,293

Arlington, VA $73,356

Fort Myer, VA $73,357

Mattaponi, VA $63,784

Dhs, VA $73,356

Fort Valley, VA $63,419

Star Tannery, VA $62,799

Stephens City, VA $65,200

Stephenson, VA $65,244

Toms Brook, VA $63,384

White Post, VA $65,761

Woodstock, VA $62,860

Culpeper, VA $64,936

Aroda, VA $63,346

Banco, VA $63,560

Bealeton, VA $67,228

Boston, VA $64,764

Brandy Station, VA $66,074

Brightwood, VA $63,883

Castleton, VA $65,476

Elkwood, VA $65,988

Etlan, VA $63,736

Goldvein, VA $67,525

Graves Mill, VA $63,259

Haywood, VA $63,867

Hood, VA $62,861

Jeffersonton, VA $66,811

Leon, VA $64,153

Lignum, VA $65,607

Madison, VA $63,254

Midland, VA $67,898

Mitchells, VA $64,418

Oakpark, VA $63,655

Pratts, VA $63,246

Radiant, VA $63,481

Rapidan, VA $64,054

Remington, VA $66,694

Reva, VA $64,224

Richardsville, VA $66,154

Rixeyville, VA $65,983

Rochelle, VA $63,227

Somerville, VA $68,028

Sperryville, VA $64,161

Stevensburg, VA $65,738

Sumerduck, VA $66,712

Syria, VA $63,015

Viewtown, VA $66,026

Washington, VA $65,287

Wolftown, VA $62,865

Woodville, VA $64,795

Harrisonburg, VA $63,122

Basye, VA $62,618

Bergton, VA $62,424

Bridgewater, VA $63,004

Broadway, VA $62,809

Criders, VA $62,536

Dayton, VA $62,788

Edinburg, VA $62,724

Elkton, VA $62,913

Alexandria, VA $73,348

Fredericksburg, VA $66,459

Bowling Green, VA $65,169

Burr Hill, VA $65,177

Callao, VA $64,802

Caret, VA $65,575

Center Cross, VA $64,459

Champlain, VA $65,425

Coles Point, VA $65,670

Colonial Beach, VA $66,039

Corbin, VA $65,631

Dahlgren, VA $68,205

Dogue, VA $65,995

Dunnsville, VA $64,691

Edwardsville, VA $64,246

Farnham, VA $64,436

Garrisonville, VA $68,764

Hague, VA $65,195

Hartwood, VA $66,651

Haynesville, VA $65,141

Heathsville, VA $64,186

Hustle, VA $65,464

Irvington, VA $63,671

Jersey, VA $66,086

Kilmarnock, VA $63,725

King George, VA $67,117

Kinsale, VA $65,069

Ladysmith, VA $64,793

Lancaster, VA $63,881

Laneview, VA $64,037

Lively, VA $63,941

Locust Grove, VA $65,196

Loretto, VA $65,476

Lottsburg, VA $64,681

Merry Point, VA $63,781

Milford, VA $64,929

Mollusk, VA $63,804

Montross, VA $65,621

Morattico, VA $64,136

Mount Holly, VA $65,403

Ninde, VA $67,266

Nuttsville, VA $64,073

Oldhams, VA $65,016

Ophelia, VA $64,196

Partlow, VA $65,355

Port Royal, VA $65,459

Rappahannock Academy, VA $65,472

Reedville, VA $64,148

Rhoadesville, VA $64,581

Rollins Fork, VA $66,036

Fulks Run, VA $62,653

Hinton, VA $62,595

Keezletown, VA $62,900

Lacey Spring, VA $62,931

Linville, VA $62,899

Luray, VA $63,101

Mc Gaheysville, VA $62,973

Mount Crawford, VA $62,975

Mount Jackson, VA $62,769

Mount Solon, VA $62,777

New Market, VA $62,914

Orkney Springs, VA $62,634

Penn Laird, VA $63,001

Quicksburg, VA $62,831

Pleasant Valley, VA $62,967

Shenandoah, VA $62,935

Singers Glen, VA $62,895

Stanley, VA $62,941

Timberville, VA $62,925

Charlottesville, VA $63,037

Afton, VA $62,339

Arrington, VA $61,099

Barboursville, VA $63,282

Batesville, VA $62,887

Covesville, VA $62,344

Crozet, VA $62,917

Dyke, VA $62,886

Ruby, VA $68,436

Architect-Draftsman Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Architect-Draftsman roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Architect-Draftsman positions in Biotechnology or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Architect-Draftsman as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Architect-Draftsman

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$80,499	$39.0	20%
Business Services	$79,158	$38.0	18%
Construction	$77,816	$37.0	16%
Energy & Utilities	$76,475	$37.0	14%
Healthcare	$75,133	$36.0	12%

Architect-Draftsman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Architect-Draftsman's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$61,532

Average $67,083/year

$72,504

$5,128

Average $5,590/month

$6,042

$1,183

Average $1,290/week

$1,394

$30

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,504	$6,042	$1,394	$35
Average	$67,083	$5,590	$1,290	$32
25th Percentile	$61,532	$5,128	$1,183	$30

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