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 $67,261 for beginners, reaching about $94,240 at mid-level, and approach $137,655 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 $75,222, California $74,936, Massachusetts $73,937. 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 October 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architect-Draftsman in Virginia is $68,414 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $78,985
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,756 to $73,947
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,604

10% $57,604

50% (Median) $68,414

90% $78,985

Architect-Draftsman Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,947	$6,162	$1,422	$36
Average	$68,414	$5,701	$1,316	$33
25th Percentile	$62,756	$5,230	$1,207	$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): $67,261
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,092
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,240
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,487
Expert (over 8 years): $137,655

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Architect-Draftsman	less than 1 year	$67,261
CAD Drafter II	1-2 years	$75,092
CAD Drafter III	2-4 years	$94,240
CAD Drafter IV	5-8 years	$117,487
CAD Drafter V	over 8 years	$137,655

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: $75,222.
California: $74,936.
Massachusetts: $73,937.

District of Columbia $75,222 California $74,936 Massachusetts $73,937 Washington $73,666 New Jersey $73,639 Alaska $73,543 Connecticut $72,606 New York $72,225

Hawaii $71,009 Rhode Island $70,439 Maryland $70,051 Minnesota $69,521 Colorado $69,318 Illinois $69,250 Oregon $68,992 Delaware $68,801

New Hampshire $68,682 Virginia $68,414 Pennsylvania $67,633 Nevada $67,239 North Dakota $67,110 Michigan $66,906 Wisconsin $66,831 Vermont $66,682

Texas $66,267 Maine $66,240 Arizona $66,199 Ohio $66,152 Georgia $65,527 Indiana $65,214 Wyoming $65,153 Utah $65,058

Iowa $65,017 Kansas $64,691 Louisiana $64,596 North Carolina $64,562 Missouri $64,548 Florida $64,283 Montana $64,141 Nebraska $64,005

Kentucky $63,930 South Carolina $63,658 Tennessee $63,489 Idaho $63,421 New Mexico $62,925 Oklahoma $62,816 Alabama $62,415 South Dakota $61,743

Arkansas $61,376 West Virginia $61,179 Mississippi $60,588

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: $62,918
Lambsburg: $63,052
Laurel Fork: $63,122

Ivanhoe, VA $62,918

Lambsburg, VA $63,052

Laurel Fork, VA $63,122

Marion, VA $62,590

Max Meadows, VA $63,018

Meadowview, VA $62,026

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $62,529

Rocky Gap, VA $62,563

Ruther Glen, VA $65,995

Sealston, VA $67,703

Sharps, VA $65,705

Spotsylvania, VA $66,612

Sparta, VA $66,263

Stafford, VA $69,658

Stratford, VA $66,991

Tappahannock, VA $66,112

Thornburg, VA $66,831

Unionville, VA $65,747

Village, VA $66,029

Warsaw, VA $66,263

Weems, VA $64,963

Sandy Point, VA $66,349

White Stone, VA $64,782

Wicomico Church, VA $65,254

Woodford, VA $66,559

Zacata, VA $66,784

Winchester, VA $66,470

Bentonville, VA $65,900

Berryville, VA $67,428

Boyce, VA $67,551

Brucetown, VA $66,514

Chester Gap, VA $67,158

Clear Brook, VA $66,180

Cross Junction, VA $64,033

Fishers Hill, VA $64,953

Flint Hill, VA $66,794

Front Royal, VA $66,832

Gore, VA $64,391

Hume, VA $67,697

Huntly, VA $66,906

Strasburg, VA $64,700

Linden, VA $67,861

Markham, VA $67,846

Maurertown, VA $63,820

Middletown, VA $65,964

Millwood, VA $67,431

Rileyville, VA $65,162

Earlysville, VA $64,207

Esmont, VA $63,613

Faber, VA $63,331

Fishersville, VA $63,921

Free Union, VA $64,101

Gordonsville, VA $64,773

Greenwood, VA $63,843

Ivy, VA $64,234

Keene, VA $63,870

Keswick, VA $64,361

Locust Dale, VA $65,063

Lovingston, VA $62,652

Lyndhurst, VA $63,124

Montpelier Station, VA $64,788

Nellysford, VA $63,197

North Garden, VA $63,807

Orange, VA $65,422

Palmyra, VA $64,389

Piney River, VA $62,360

Quinque, VA $64,370

Roseland, VA $62,600

Ruckersville, VA $64,344

Schuyler, VA $63,389

Shipman, VA $62,642

Somerset, VA $64,791

Stanardsville, VA $64,156

Troy, VA $64,459

Tyro, VA $62,770

Waynesboro, VA $64,018

White Hall, VA $64,133

Woodberry Forest, VA $65,042

Achilles, VA $64,053

Amelia Court House, VA $65,242

Ark, VA $64,461

Arvonia, VA $63,889

Ashland, VA $65,877

Aylett, VA $65,908

Barhamsville, VA $64,959

Beaumont, VA $65,227

Beaverdam, VA $65,871

Bena, VA $64,035

Bohannon, VA $64,297

Bremo Bluff, VA $64,304

Bruington, VA $65,777

Bumpass, VA $65,772

Cardinal, VA $64,326

Cartersville, VA $64,836

Charles City, VA $65,366

Christchurch, VA $64,832

Church View, VA $64,982

Cobbs Creek, VA $64,504

Columbia, VA $64,667

Crozier, VA $65,662

Cumberland, VA $64,308

Deltaville, VA $64,557

Diggs, VA $64,322

Redwood, VA $62,599

Rich Creek, VA $62,812

Ridgeway, VA $63,249

Riner, VA $62,806

Ripplemead, VA $62,642

Rocky Mount, VA $62,655

Salem, VA $62,349

Sandy Level, VA $62,789

Shawsville, VA $62,541

Spencer, VA $63,234

Staffordsville, VA $62,919

Stanleytown, VA $63,353

Stuart, VA $63,217

Thaxton, VA $62,467

Troutville, VA $62,443

Union Hall, VA $62,666

Vesta, VA $63,137

Villamont, VA $62,435

Vinton, VA $62,319

Wirtz, VA $62,473

Woolwine, VA $63,093

Bristol, VA $60,781

Abingdon, VA $61,683

Andover, VA $61,499

Appalachia, VA $61,499

Bee, VA $62,259

Ben Hur, VA $61,754

Big Stone Gap, VA $60,951

Birchleaf, VA $62,321

Blackwater, VA $61,027

Castlewood, VA $61,205

Cleveland, VA $61,948

Clinchco, VA $62,266

Clintwood, VA $62,195

Coeburn, VA $61,602

Damascus, VA $62,166

Dante, VA $61,952

Davenport, VA $62,380

Dryden, VA $61,151

Duffield, VA $60,633

Dungannon, VA $60,854

East Stone Gap, VA $61,079

Ewing, VA $62,535

Fort Blackmore, VA $60,465

Gate City, VA $60,052

Haysi, VA $62,622

Hiltons, VA $60,194

Honaker, VA $62,294

Jonesville, VA $61,905

Keokee, VA $61,331

Lebanon, VA $61,708

Mc Clure, VA $61,964

Mendota, VA $60,800

Nickelsville, VA $60,545

Nora, VA $61,801

Norton, VA $61,565

Pennington Gap, VA $61,317

Pound, VA $61,820

Rosedale, VA $62,226

Rose Hill, VA $62,425

Saint Charles, VA $61,677

Saint Paul, VA $61,596

Weber City, VA $59,868

Whitetop, VA $62,410

Wise, VA $61,730

Pulaski, VA $63,080

Atkins, VA $62,547

Austinville, VA $63,052

Barren Springs, VA $63,106

Bastian, VA $62,556

Bland, VA $62,702

Broadford, VA $62,491

Cana, VA $63,149

Ceres, VA $62,496

Chilhowie, VA $62,475

Cripple Creek, VA $62,758

Crockett, VA $62,743

Draper, VA $63,027

Dugspur, VA $63,073

Elk Creek, VA $62,713

Emory, VA $62,298

Fancy Gap, VA $63,094

Fries, VA $62,924

Galax, VA $63,027

Glade Spring, VA $62,175

Rural Retreat, VA $62,663

Saltville, VA $62,502

Speedwell, VA $62,704

Sugar Grove, VA $62,562

Tannersville, VA $62,453

Troutdale, VA $62,518

Willis, VA $63,040

Woodlawn, VA $63,065

Wytheville, VA $62,888

Staunton, VA $63,940

Augusta Springs, VA $63,670

Bacova, VA $63,371

Blue Grass, VA $63,396

Brownsburg, VA $63,018

Buena Vista, VA $62,501

Churchville, VA $64,118

Clifton Forge, VA $63,157

Covington, VA $62,815

Craigsville, VA $63,677

Crimora, VA $64,184

Deerfield, VA $63,727

Doe Hill, VA $63,673

Fairfield, VA $62,925

Fort Defiance, VA $64,231

Glen Wilton, VA $62,917

Goshen, VA $63,403

Greenville, VA $63,364

Grottoes, VA $64,243

Head Waters, VA $63,778

Hot Springs, VA $63,194

Iron Gate, VA $63,265

Lexington, VA $63,035

Low Moor, VA $63,118

Mc Dowell, VA $63,698

Middlebrook, VA $63,379

Millboro, VA $63,429

Mint Spring, VA $63,698

Montebello, VA $62,802

Monterey, VA $63,514

Mount Sidney, VA $64,260

Mustoe, VA $63,620

New Hope, VA $64,222

Port Republic, VA $64,209

Raphine, VA $63,094

Rockbridge Baths, VA $63,156

Selma, VA $63,179

Steeles Tavern, VA $63,224

Stuarts Draft, VA $63,460

Swoope, VA $63,828

Verona, VA $64,260

Vesuvius, VA $62,660

Warm Springs, VA $63,391

West Augusta, VA $63,866

Weyers Cave, VA $64,275

Williamsville, VA $63,733

Lynchburg, VA $61,566

Altavista, VA $62,150

Alton, VA $63,508

Amherst, VA $61,984

Appomattox, VA $62,096

Bedford, VA $62,475

Big Island, VA $62,132

Blairs, VA $63,493

Brookneal, VA $62,396

Buffalo Junction, VA $63,709

Callands, VA $63,186

Chatham, VA $63,238

Clifford, VA $62,079

Clover, VA $63,353

Cluster Springs, VA $63,706

Coleman Falls, VA $61,821

Concord, VA $61,651

Crystal Hill, VA $63,255

Danville, VA $63,544

Hillsville, VA $63,149

Carson, VA $65,582

Hiwassee, VA $62,942

Independence, VA $62,723

Annandale, VA $74,630

Burke, VA $73,931

Dumfries, VA $71,767

Dunn Loring, VA $74,726

Fairfax, VA $73,610

Fairfax Station, VA $73,410

Falls Church, VA $74,791

Fort Belvoir, VA $73,887

Great Falls, VA $73,613

Greenway, VA $74,790

Lorton, VA $73,470

Merrifield, VA $74,554

Mc Lean, VA $74,783

West Mclean, VA $74,790

Mount Vernon, VA $74,164

Newington, VA $73,994

Dry Fork, VA $63,370

Brooke, VA $69,152

Evington, VA $61,908

Forest, VA $61,787

Gladstone, VA $62,149

Gladys, VA $62,151

Glasgow, VA $62,548

Goode, VA $61,991

Gretna, VA $62,787

Halifax, VA $63,490

Howardsville, VA $63,388

Hurt, VA $62,436

Java, VA $63,165

Ararat, VA $63,133

Axton, VA $63,328

Bassett, VA $63,283

Belspring, VA $62,954

Bent Mountain, VA $62,420

Blacksburg, VA $62,657

Blue Ridge, VA $62,399

Boones Mill, VA $62,376

Buchanan, VA $62,609

Callaway, VA $62,539

Christiansburg, VA $62,663

Cascade, VA $63,273

Catawba, VA $62,503

Check, VA $62,636

Claudville, VA $63,096

Cloverdale, VA $62,283

Collinsville, VA $63,493

Copper Hill, VA $62,553

Critz, VA $63,197

Daleville, VA $62,346

Dublin, VA $62,987

Eagle Rock, VA $62,790

Eggleston, VA $62,861

Elliston, VA $62,489

Ferrum, VA $62,889

Fieldale, VA $63,402

Fincastle, VA $62,541

Floyd, VA $62,893

Glade Hill, VA $62,613

Glen Lyn, VA $62,660

Goodview, VA $62,392

Hardy, VA $62,366

Henry, VA $62,983

Huddleston, VA $62,598

Keeling, VA $63,430

Chester, VA $65,890

Chesterfield, VA $65,851

Church Road, VA $65,634

Colonial Heights, VA $65,917

Courtland, VA $64,333

Dendron, VA $64,526

Dewitt, VA $65,423

Dinwiddie, VA $65,602

Disputanta, VA $65,656

Dolphin, VA $64,705

Drewryville, VA $64,192

Ebony, VA $63,749

Elberon, VA $64,260

Emporia, VA $64,337

Ford, VA $65,481

Franklin, VA $64,135

Freeman, VA $64,690

Gasburg, VA $63,887

Hopewell, VA $65,781

Ivor, VA $64,239

Jarratt, VA $64,893

Lawrenceville, VA $64,465

Mc Kenney, VA $65,252

Meredithville, VA $64,372

Newsoms, VA $63,923

Prince George, VA $65,843

Rawlings, VA $65,001

Sedley, VA $64,419

Skippers, VA $64,080

Spring Grove, VA $64,875

Stony Creek, VA $65,249

Surry, VA $64,103

Sussex, VA $65,102

Sutherland, VA $65,788

Valentines, VA $63,946

Wakefield, VA $64,501

Warfield, VA $65,054

Waverly, VA $65,009

White Plains, VA $63,911

Wilsons, VA $65,287

Yale, VA $64,838

Zuni, VA $64,213

Claremont, VA $64,962

Farmville, VA $63,744

Baskerville, VA $63,639

Indian Valley, VA $62,985

Mc Coy, VA $62,849

Martinsville, VA $63,388

Meadows Of Dan, VA $63,154

Moneta, VA $62,495

Montvale, VA $62,495

Narrows, VA $62,849

Newbern, VA $62,904

New Castle, VA $62,544

Newport, VA $62,687

New River, VA $63,078

Oriskany, VA $62,666

Paint Bank, VA $62,567

Parrott, VA $62,878

Patrick Springs, VA $63,269

Pearisburg, VA $62,912

Pembroke, VA $62,910

Penhook, VA $62,821

Pilot, VA $62,685

Pittsville, VA $62,790

Radford, VA $63,007

Long Island, VA $62,387

Lowry, VA $62,109

Lynch Station, VA $62,393

Madison Heights, VA $61,567

Monroe, VA $61,874

Naruna, VA $62,198

Nathalie, VA $62,950

Natural Bridge, VA $62,746

Natural Bridge Station, VA $62,476

Nelson, VA $63,803

Norwood, VA $62,388

Ringgold, VA $63,453

Rustburg, VA $61,709

Scottsburg, VA $63,576

Scottsville, VA $63,920

South Boston, VA $63,632

Spout Spring, VA $61,823

Sutherlin, VA $63,459

Sweet Briar, VA $61,749

Vernon Hill, VA $63,384

Virgilina, VA $63,652

Wingina, VA $62,758

Amonate, VA $62,618

Bandy, VA $62,481

Big Rock, VA $62,821

Bishop, VA $62,487

Bluefield, VA $62,680

Boissevain, VA $62,527

Breaks, VA $62,718

Burkes Garden, VA $62,551

Cedar Bluff, VA $62,643

Doran, VA $62,900

Falls Mills, VA $62,527

Grundy, VA $62,926

Horsepen, VA $62,512

Hurley, VA $62,603

Jewell Ridge, VA $62,643

Keen Mountain, VA $62,887

Mavisdale, VA $62,649

Maxie, VA $62,834

North Tazewell, VA $62,633

Oakwood, VA $62,923

Pilgrims Knob, VA $62,751

Pocahontas, VA $62,547

Pounding Mill, VA $62,730

Raven, VA $62,870

Red Ash, VA $62,929

Richlands, VA $62,893

Rowe, VA $62,672

Shortt Gap, VA $62,812

Swords Creek, VA $62,654

Tazewell, VA $62,535

Vansant, VA $62,655

Whitewood, VA $62,662

Wolford, VA $62,673

Boydton, VA $63,776

Bracey, VA $63,939

Brodnax, VA $64,186

Buckingham, VA $63,062

Burkeville, VA $64,037

Charlotte Court House, VA $63,120

Chase City, VA $63,447

Clarksville, VA $63,889

Crewe, VA $64,446

Cullen, VA $62,932

Dillwyn, VA $63,691

Drakes Branch, VA $63,440

Dundas, VA $64,384

Evergreen, VA $62,156

Fort Mitchell, VA $63,440

Green Bay, VA $63,684

Hampden Sydney, VA $63,840

Kenbridge, VA $64,040

Keysville, VA $63,434

La Crosse, VA $63,841

Lunenburg, VA $63,554

Meherrin, VA $63,561

Nottoway, VA $64,347

Pamplin, VA $62,722

Phenix, VA $62,438

Prospect, VA $63,116

Randolph, VA $63,223

Red House, VA $62,255

Red Oak, VA $63,529

Rice, VA $64,119

Saxe, VA $63,391

Skipwith, VA $63,573

South Hill, VA $63,817

Victoria, VA $63,779

Wylliesburg, VA $63,472

Roanoke, VA $62,238

Wachapreague, VA $64,624

Wardtown, VA $64,499

Wattsville, VA $64,685

Willis Wharf, VA $64,605

Windsor, VA $64,055

Withams, VA $64,634

Norfolk, VA $63,726

Newport News, VA $63,869

Fort Eustis, VA $63,894

Hampton, VA $63,908

Fort Monroe, VA $63,873

Poquoson, VA $63,887

Yorktown, VA $63,963

Lackey, VA $63,989

Seaford, VA $63,911

Portsmouth, VA $63,744

Fort Lee, VA $65,914

Petersburg, VA $65,914

Virginia State University, VA $65,914

Alberta, VA $64,612

Ammon, VA $65,477

Blackstone, VA $64,923

Boykins, VA $63,999

Branchville, VA $63,847

Capron, VA $64,315

Round Hill, VA $69,103

Catharpin, VA $71,692

Delaplane, VA $68,380

Ashburn, VA $71,989

Chantilly, VA $72,747

Gainesville, VA $71,109

Hamilton, VA $70,034

Lincoln, VA $69,966

Sterling, VA $72,865

Haymarket, VA $71,041

Herndon, VA $73,133

Leesburg, VA $70,858

Lovettsville, VA $69,288

Nokesville, VA $71,196

Upperville, VA $68,606

Warrenton, VA $68,856

Reston, VA $73,554

Waterford, VA $69,919

The Plains, VA $70,116

Doswell, VA $65,900

Dutton, VA $64,491

Fork Union, VA $64,501

Foster, VA $64,283

Glen Allen, VA $66,048

Gloucester, VA $64,422

Gloucester Point, VA $64,032

Goochland, VA $65,328

Grimstead, VA $64,444

Gum Spring, VA $65,328

Gwynn, VA $64,444

Hadensville, VA $65,226

Hallieford, VA $64,425

Hanover, VA $65,913

Hardyville, VA $64,616

Hartfield, VA $64,639

Hayes, VA $64,073

Henrico, VA $66,097

Hudgins, VA $64,394

Jamaica, VA $65,199

Jamestown, VA $64,220

Jetersville, VA $64,494

Kents Store, VA $64,646

King And Queen Court House, VA $65,297

King William, VA $65,635

Lanexa, VA $65,196

Lightfoot, VA $64,535

Little Plymouth, VA $65,215

Locust Hill, VA $64,832

Louisa, VA $65,317

Macon, VA $65,391

Maidens, VA $65,577

Manakin Sabot, VA $65,792

Mannboro, VA $65,364

Manquin, VA $65,827

Maryus, VA $64,041

Mascot, VA $65,023

Mathews, VA $64,321

Burgess, VA $65,436

Accomac, VA $64,574

Assawoman, VA $64,599

Atlantic, VA $64,686

Battery Park, VA $63,878

Belle Haven, VA $64,536

Birdsnest, VA $64,415

Bloxom, VA $64,673

Cape Charles, VA $64,326

Capeville, VA $64,339

Carrollton, VA $63,870

Carrsville, VA $64,162

Cheriton, VA $64,332

Chesapeake, VA $63,894

Chincoteague Island, VA $64,728

Wallops Island, VA $64,680

Craddockville, VA $64,546

Davis Wharf, VA $64,533

Eastville, VA $64,357

Exmore, VA $64,508

Franktown, VA $64,436

Greenbackville, VA $64,874

Greenbush, VA $64,689

Hacksneck, VA $64,510

Hallwood, VA $64,655

Harborton, VA $64,668

Horntown, VA $64,765

Oak Hall, VA $64,632

Isle Of Wight, VA $64,014

Jamesville, VA $64,473

Jenkins Bridge, VA $64,665

Keller, VA $64,588

Locustville, VA $64,585

Machipongo, VA $64,404

Mappsville, VA $64,641

Marionville, VA $64,404

Mears, VA $64,607

Melfa, VA $64,596

Modest Town, VA $64,763

Nassawadox, VA $64,471

Nelsonia, VA $64,768

New Church, VA $64,744

Onancock, VA $64,650

Onley, VA $64,579

Oyster, VA $64,347

Painter, VA $64,548

Parksley, VA $64,686

Pungoteague, VA $64,576

Quinby, VA $64,406

Rescue, VA $63,874

Sanford, VA $64,755

Saxis, VA $64,765

Seaview, VA $64,334

Smithfield, VA $63,944

Suffolk, VA $63,915

Tangier, VA $64,925

Tasley, VA $64,718

Temperanceville, VA $64,655

Townsend, VA $64,347

Virginia Beach, VA $64,745

Dulles, VA $73,574

Aldie, VA $71,252

Amissville, VA $67,785

Arcola, VA $71,966

Manassas, VA $72,084

Marshall, VA $68,780

Middleburg, VA $70,044

Catlett, VA $70,373

Centreville, VA $72,375

Clifton, VA $72,985

Orlean, VA $68,160

Paeonian Springs, VA $70,370

Paris, VA $68,160

Philomont, VA $69,837

Purcellville, VA $69,319

Bluemont, VA $68,392

Bristow, VA $71,525

Broad Run, VA $70,252

Calverton, VA $70,093

Casanova, VA $70,210

Rectortown, VA $68,695

Mechanicsville, VA $65,964

Midlothian, VA $65,864

Millers Tavern, VA $65,957

Mineral, VA $65,720

Moon, VA $64,349

Moseley, VA $65,645

New Canton, VA $64,223

New Kent, VA $65,603

New Point, VA $64,187

Newtown, VA $66,159

Norge, VA $64,630

North, VA $64,405

Oilville, VA $65,661

Onemo, VA $64,268

Ordinary, VA $64,128

Port Haywood, VA $64,177

Powhatan, VA $65,443

Providence Forge, VA $65,491

Quinton, VA $65,826

Rockville, VA $65,735

Ruthville, VA $65,355

Saint Stephens Church, VA $65,949

Saluda, VA $64,857

Sandston, VA $65,979

Sandy Hook, VA $65,315

Schley, VA $64,280

Severn, VA $64,075

Shacklefords, VA $64,892

State Farm, VA $65,608

Stevensville, VA $65,452

Studley, VA $65,959

Susan, VA $64,203

Toano, VA $64,832

Topping, VA $64,775

Trevilians, VA $65,276

Richmond, VA $66,115

Urbanna, VA $65,083

Wake, VA $64,677

Walkerton, VA $65,545

Ware Neck, VA $64,306

Water View, VA $65,069

West Point, VA $65,293

White Marsh, VA $64,199

Wicomico, VA $64,086

Williamsburg, VA $64,196

Woods Cross Roads, VA $64,429

Montpelier, VA $65,636

Oakton, VA $73,781

Occoquan, VA $73,237

Quantico, VA $70,803

Springfield, VA $74,437

Triangle, VA $71,315

Vienna, VA $74,436

Woodbridge, VA $72,708

Arlington, VA $74,811

Fort Myer, VA $74,813

Mattaponi, VA $65,050

Dhs, VA $74,812

Fort Valley, VA $64,677

Star Tannery, VA $64,045

Stephens City, VA $66,494

Stephenson, VA $66,538

Toms Brook, VA $64,641

White Post, VA $67,066

Woodstock, VA $64,107

Culpeper, VA $66,224

Aroda, VA $64,603

Banco, VA $64,821

Bealeton, VA $68,562

Boston, VA $66,049

Brandy Station, VA $67,385

Brightwood, VA $65,151

Castleton, VA $66,775

Elkwood, VA $67,297

Etlan, VA $65,001

Goldvein, VA $68,865

Graves Mill, VA $64,514

Haywood, VA $65,134

Hood, VA $64,108

Jeffersonton, VA $68,137

Leon, VA $65,426

Lignum, VA $66,909

Madison, VA $64,509

Midland, VA $69,245

Mitchells, VA $65,697

Oakpark, VA $64,918

Pratts, VA $64,501

Radiant, VA $64,741

Rapidan, VA $65,325

Remington, VA $68,017

Reva, VA $65,498

Richardsville, VA $67,467

Rixeyville, VA $67,292

Rochelle, VA $64,482

Somerville, VA $69,377

Sperryville, VA $65,434

Stevensburg, VA $67,042

Sumerduck, VA $68,036

Syria, VA $64,265

Viewtown, VA $67,337

Washington, VA $66,582

Wolftown, VA $64,113

Woodville, VA $66,080

Harrisonburg, VA $64,374

Basye, VA $63,860

Bergton, VA $63,663

Bridgewater, VA $64,254

Broadway, VA $64,056

Criders, VA $63,777

Dayton, VA $64,034

Edinburg, VA $63,969

Elkton, VA $64,162

Alexandria, VA $74,803

Fredericksburg, VA $67,777

Bowling Green, VA $66,462

Burr Hill, VA $66,470

Callao, VA $66,088

Caret, VA $66,876

Center Cross, VA $65,738

Champlain, VA $66,723

Coles Point, VA $66,973

Colonial Beach, VA $67,349

Corbin, VA $66,933

Dahlgren, VA $69,558

Dogue, VA $67,305

Dunnsville, VA $65,974

Edwardsville, VA $65,521

Farnham, VA $65,714

Garrisonville, VA $70,129

Hague, VA $66,489

Hartwood, VA $67,973

Haynesville, VA $66,434

Heathsville, VA $65,459

Hustle, VA $66,763

Irvington, VA $64,935

Jersey, VA $67,397

Kilmarnock, VA $64,990

King George, VA $68,449

Kinsale, VA $66,360

Ladysmith, VA $66,078

Lancaster, VA $65,149

Laneview, VA $65,307

Lively, VA $65,209

Locust Grove, VA $66,489

Loretto, VA $66,775

Lottsburg, VA $65,964

Merry Point, VA $65,047

Milford, VA $66,218

Mollusk, VA $65,070

Montross, VA $66,923

Morattico, VA $65,408

Mount Holly, VA $66,701

Ninde, VA $68,601

Nuttsville, VA $65,344

Oldhams, VA $66,307

Ophelia, VA $65,470

Partlow, VA $66,652

Port Royal, VA $66,758

Rappahannock Academy, VA $66,771

Reedville, VA $65,421

Rhoadesville, VA $65,862

Rollins Fork, VA $67,347

Fulks Run, VA $63,896

Hinton, VA $63,837

Keezletown, VA $64,148

Lacey Spring, VA $64,180

Linville, VA $64,147

Luray, VA $64,353

Mc Gaheysville, VA $64,222

Mount Crawford, VA $64,224

Mount Jackson, VA $64,014

Mount Solon, VA $64,023

New Market, VA $64,162

Orkney Springs, VA $63,876

Penn Laird, VA $64,251

Quicksburg, VA $64,078

Pleasant Valley, VA $64,216

Shenandoah, VA $64,184

Singers Glen, VA $64,143

Stanley, VA $64,190

Timberville, VA $64,173

Charlottesville, VA $64,288

Afton, VA $63,576

Arrington, VA $62,312

Barboursville, VA $64,538

Batesville, VA $64,135

Covesville, VA $63,582

Crozet, VA $64,166

Dyke, VA $64,134

Ruby, VA $69,794

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	$82,097	$39.0	20%
Business Services	$80,729	$39.0	18%
Construction	$79,360	$38.0	16%
Energy & Utilities	$77,992	$37.0	14%
Healthcare	$76,624	$37.0	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.

$62,756

Average $68,414/year

$73,947

$5,230

Average $5,701/month

$6,162

$1,207

Average $1,316/week

$1,422

$30

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,947	$6,162	$1,422	$36
Average	$68,414	$5,701	$1,316	$33
25th Percentile	$62,756	$5,230	$1,207	$30

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