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 $67,465 for beginners, reaching about $94,399 at mid-level, and approach $137,650 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 $75,448, California $75,162, Massachusetts $74,161. 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 November 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architect-Draftsman in Virginia is $68,621 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): $79,220
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,946 to $74,169
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,779

10% $57,779

50% (Median) $68,621

90% $79,220

Architect-Draftsman Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,169	$6,181	$1,426	$36
Average	$68,621	$5,718	$1,320	$33
25th Percentile	$62,946	$5,245	$1,210	$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): $67,465
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,092
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $94,399
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $117,483
Expert (over 8 years): $137,650

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Architect-Draftsman	less than 1 year	$67,465
CAD Drafter II	1-2 years	$75,092
CAD Drafter III	2-4 years	$94,399
CAD Drafter IV	5-8 years	$117,483
CAD Drafter V	over 8 years	$137,650

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: $75,448.
California: $75,162.
Massachusetts: $74,161.

District of Columbia $75,448 California $75,162 Massachusetts $74,161 Washington $73,888 New Jersey $73,861 Alaska $73,765 Connecticut $72,825 New York $72,443

Hawaii $71,224 Rhode Island $70,651 Maryland $70,263 Minnesota $69,731 Colorado $69,527 Illinois $69,459 Oregon $69,200 Delaware $69,009

New Hampshire $68,889 Virginia $68,621 Pennsylvania $67,837 Nevada $67,442 North Dakota $67,312 Michigan $67,108 Wisconsin $67,033 Vermont $66,883

Texas $66,467 Maine $66,440 Arizona $66,399 Ohio $66,351 Georgia $65,724 Indiana $65,411 Wyoming $65,350 Utah $65,254

Iowa $65,213 Kansas $64,886 Louisiana $64,791 North Carolina $64,757 Missouri $64,743 Florida $64,477 Montana $64,334 Nebraska $64,198

Kentucky $64,123 South Carolina $63,850 Tennessee $63,680 Idaho $63,612 New Mexico $63,115 Oklahoma $63,005 Alabama $62,603 South Dakota $61,929

Arkansas $61,561 West Virginia $61,363 Mississippi $60,770

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: $63,108
Lambsburg: $63,242
Laurel Fork: $63,313

Ivanhoe, VA $63,108

Lambsburg, VA $63,242

Laurel Fork, VA $63,313

Marion, VA $62,779

Max Meadows, VA $63,208

Meadowview, VA $62,213

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $62,717

Rocky Gap, VA $62,752

Ruther Glen, VA $66,195

Sealston, VA $67,907

Sharps, VA $65,904

Spotsylvania, VA $66,813

Sparta, VA $66,463

Stafford, VA $69,868

Stratford, VA $67,193

Tappahannock, VA $66,311

Thornburg, VA $67,033

Unionville, VA $65,945

Village, VA $66,228

Warsaw, VA $66,463

Weems, VA $65,159

Sandy Point, VA $66,550

White Stone, VA $64,978

Wicomico Church, VA $65,451

Woodford, VA $66,760

Zacata, VA $66,985

Winchester, VA $66,670

Bentonville, VA $66,099

Berryville, VA $67,632

Boyce, VA $67,755

Brucetown, VA $66,715

Chester Gap, VA $67,361

Clear Brook, VA $66,379

Cross Junction, VA $64,226

Fishers Hill, VA $65,149

Flint Hill, VA $66,995

Front Royal, VA $67,034

Gore, VA $64,586

Hume, VA $67,901

Huntly, VA $67,108

Strasburg, VA $64,895

Linden, VA $68,066

Markham, VA $68,051

Maurertown, VA $64,013

Middletown, VA $66,163

Millwood, VA $67,634

Rileyville, VA $65,358

Earlysville, VA $64,400

Esmont, VA $63,805

Faber, VA $63,522

Fishersville, VA $64,113

Free Union, VA $64,294

Gordonsville, VA $64,968

Greenwood, VA $64,036

Ivy, VA $64,428

Keene, VA $64,062

Keswick, VA $64,555

Locust Dale, VA $65,259

Lovingston, VA $62,841

Lyndhurst, VA $63,314

Montpelier Station, VA $64,984

Nellysford, VA $63,388

North Garden, VA $64,000

Orange, VA $65,619

Palmyra, VA $64,583

Piney River, VA $62,548

Quinque, VA $64,565

Roseland, VA $62,789

Ruckersville, VA $64,538

Schuyler, VA $63,581

Shipman, VA $62,831

Somerset, VA $64,986

Stanardsville, VA $64,350

Troy, VA $64,654

Tyro, VA $62,960

Waynesboro, VA $64,211

White Hall, VA $64,326

Woodberry Forest, VA $65,238

Achilles, VA $64,246

Amelia Court House, VA $65,439

Ark, VA $64,655

Arvonia, VA $64,081

Ashland, VA $66,076

Aylett, VA $66,107

Barhamsville, VA $65,155

Beaumont, VA $65,424

Beaverdam, VA $66,070

Bena, VA $64,228

Bohannon, VA $64,491

Bremo Bluff, VA $64,498

Bruington, VA $65,975

Bumpass, VA $65,970

Cardinal, VA $64,520

Cartersville, VA $65,031

Charles City, VA $65,563

Christchurch, VA $65,028

Church View, VA $65,179

Cobbs Creek, VA $64,699

Columbia, VA $64,862

Crozier, VA $65,860

Cumberland, VA $64,502

Deltaville, VA $64,752

Diggs, VA $64,516

Redwood, VA $62,787

Rich Creek, VA $63,001

Ridgeway, VA $63,440

Riner, VA $62,995

Ripplemead, VA $62,831

Rocky Mount, VA $62,844

Salem, VA $62,537

Sandy Level, VA $62,978

Shawsville, VA $62,730

Spencer, VA $63,425

Staffordsville, VA $63,109

Stanleytown, VA $63,544

Stuart, VA $63,408

Thaxton, VA $62,655

Troutville, VA $62,631

Union Hall, VA $62,855

Vesta, VA $63,328

Villamont, VA $62,624

Vinton, VA $62,507

Wirtz, VA $62,661

Woolwine, VA $63,284

Bristol, VA $60,965

Abingdon, VA $61,869

Andover, VA $61,685

Appalachia, VA $61,685

Bee, VA $62,447

Ben Hur, VA $61,940

Big Stone Gap, VA $61,135

Birchleaf, VA $62,509

Blackwater, VA $61,211

Castlewood, VA $61,390

Cleveland, VA $62,135

Clinchco, VA $62,454

Clintwood, VA $62,383

Coeburn, VA $61,788

Damascus, VA $62,354

Dante, VA $62,139

Davenport, VA $62,569

Dryden, VA $61,335

Duffield, VA $60,816

Dungannon, VA $61,037

East Stone Gap, VA $61,264

Ewing, VA $62,723

Fort Blackmore, VA $60,647

Gate City, VA $60,233

Haysi, VA $62,811

Hiltons, VA $60,375

Honaker, VA $62,482

Jonesville, VA $62,092

Keokee, VA $61,517

Lebanon, VA $61,894

Mc Clure, VA $62,151

Mendota, VA $60,984

Nickelsville, VA $60,728

Nora, VA $61,987

Norton, VA $61,751

Pennington Gap, VA $61,502

Pound, VA $62,006

Rosedale, VA $62,413

Rose Hill, VA $62,614

Saint Charles, VA $61,863

Saint Paul, VA $61,782

Weber City, VA $60,049

Whitetop, VA $62,598

Wise, VA $61,917

Pulaski, VA $63,270

Atkins, VA $62,736

Austinville, VA $63,243

Barren Springs, VA $63,296

Bastian, VA $62,744

Bland, VA $62,892

Broadford, VA $62,679

Cana, VA $63,339

Ceres, VA $62,685

Chilhowie, VA $62,663

Cripple Creek, VA $62,947

Crockett, VA $62,932

Draper, VA $63,217

Dugspur, VA $63,264

Elk Creek, VA $62,903

Emory, VA $62,486

Fancy Gap, VA $63,285

Fries, VA $63,114

Galax, VA $63,217

Glade Spring, VA $62,362

Rural Retreat, VA $62,852

Saltville, VA $62,691

Speedwell, VA $62,893

Sugar Grove, VA $62,751

Tannersville, VA $62,642

Troutdale, VA $62,706

Willis, VA $63,230

Woodlawn, VA $63,256

Wytheville, VA $63,078

Staunton, VA $64,133

Augusta Springs, VA $63,862

Bacova, VA $63,562

Blue Grass, VA $63,587

Brownsburg, VA $63,208

Buena Vista, VA $62,690

Churchville, VA $64,312

Clifton Forge, VA $63,348

Covington, VA $63,004

Craigsville, VA $63,869

Crimora, VA $64,378

Deerfield, VA $63,919

Doe Hill, VA $63,865

Fairfield, VA $63,115

Fort Defiance, VA $64,425

Glen Wilton, VA $63,107

Goshen, VA $63,594

Greenville, VA $63,555

Grottoes, VA $64,437

Head Waters, VA $63,970

Hot Springs, VA $63,385

Iron Gate, VA $63,456

Lexington, VA $63,226

Low Moor, VA $63,308

Mc Dowell, VA $63,890

Middlebrook, VA $63,570

Millboro, VA $63,620

Mint Spring, VA $63,890

Montebello, VA $62,991

Monterey, VA $63,706

Mount Sidney, VA $64,454

Mustoe, VA $63,812

New Hope, VA $64,416

Port Republic, VA $64,402

Raphine, VA $63,284

Rockbridge Baths, VA $63,347

Selma, VA $63,370

Steeles Tavern, VA $63,414

Stuarts Draft, VA $63,651

Swoope, VA $64,020

Verona, VA $64,454

Vesuvius, VA $62,849

Warm Springs, VA $63,582

West Augusta, VA $64,058

Weyers Cave, VA $64,469

Williamsville, VA $63,925

Lynchburg, VA $61,752

Altavista, VA $62,338

Alton, VA $63,700

Amherst, VA $62,171

Appomattox, VA $62,283

Bedford, VA $62,663

Big Island, VA $62,320

Blairs, VA $63,685

Brookneal, VA $62,584

Buffalo Junction, VA $63,902

Callands, VA $63,377

Chatham, VA $63,429

Clifford, VA $62,266

Clover, VA $63,544

Cluster Springs, VA $63,898

Coleman Falls, VA $62,007

Concord, VA $61,837

Crystal Hill, VA $63,446

Danville, VA $63,735

Hillsville, VA $63,339

Carson, VA $65,780

Hiwassee, VA $63,132

Independence, VA $62,912

Annandale, VA $74,856

Burke, VA $74,154

Dumfries, VA $71,983

Dunn Loring, VA $74,952

Fairfax, VA $73,832

Fairfax Station, VA $73,632

Falls Church, VA $75,017

Fort Belvoir, VA $74,110

Great Falls, VA $73,835

Greenway, VA $75,016

Lorton, VA $73,692

Merrifield, VA $74,779

Mc Lean, VA $75,009

West Mclean, VA $75,016

Mount Vernon, VA $74,388

Newington, VA $74,217

Dry Fork, VA $63,562

Brooke, VA $69,361

Evington, VA $62,094

Forest, VA $61,973

Gladstone, VA $62,337

Gladys, VA $62,338

Glasgow, VA $62,737

Goode, VA $62,178

Gretna, VA $62,977

Halifax, VA $63,681

Howardsville, VA $63,579

Hurt, VA $62,625

Java, VA $63,356

Ararat, VA $63,324

Axton, VA $63,519

Bassett, VA $63,474

Belspring, VA $63,144

Bent Mountain, VA $62,608

Blacksburg, VA $62,846

Blue Ridge, VA $62,587

Boones Mill, VA $62,564

Buchanan, VA $62,798

Callaway, VA $62,727

Christiansburg, VA $62,852

Cascade, VA $63,464

Catawba, VA $62,691

Check, VA $62,825

Claudville, VA $63,286

Cloverdale, VA $62,471

Collinsville, VA $63,684

Copper Hill, VA $62,742

Critz, VA $63,388

Daleville, VA $62,535

Dublin, VA $63,177

Eagle Rock, VA $62,980

Eggleston, VA $63,050

Elliston, VA $62,678

Ferrum, VA $63,078

Fieldale, VA $63,594

Fincastle, VA $62,729

Floyd, VA $63,083

Glade Hill, VA $62,802

Glen Lyn, VA $62,849

Goodview, VA $62,580

Hardy, VA $62,554

Henry, VA $63,173

Huddleston, VA $62,787

Keeling, VA $63,621

Chester, VA $66,089

Chesterfield, VA $66,049

Church Road, VA $65,832

Colonial Heights, VA $66,116

Courtland, VA $64,527

Dendron, VA $64,721

Dewitt, VA $65,621

Dinwiddie, VA $65,800

Disputanta, VA $65,854

Dolphin, VA $64,900

Drewryville, VA $64,386

Ebony, VA $63,942

Elberon, VA $64,454

Emporia, VA $64,531

Ford, VA $65,679

Franklin, VA $64,329

Freeman, VA $64,886

Gasburg, VA $64,079

Hopewell, VA $65,980

Ivor, VA $64,432

Jarratt, VA $65,089

Lawrenceville, VA $64,659

Mc Kenney, VA $65,449

Meredithville, VA $64,566

Newsoms, VA $64,116

Prince George, VA $66,042

Rawlings, VA $65,197

Sedley, VA $64,614

Skippers, VA $64,274

Spring Grove, VA $65,071

Stony Creek, VA $65,446

Surry, VA $64,296

Sussex, VA $65,299

Sutherland, VA $65,987

Valentines, VA $64,139

Wakefield, VA $64,696

Warfield, VA $65,250

Waverly, VA $65,205

White Plains, VA $64,104

Wilsons, VA $65,484

Yale, VA $65,034

Zuni, VA $64,407

Claremont, VA $65,158

Farmville, VA $63,936

Baskerville, VA $63,831

Indian Valley, VA $63,175

Mc Coy, VA $63,038

Martinsville, VA $63,579

Meadows Of Dan, VA $63,344

Moneta, VA $62,684

Montvale, VA $62,683

Narrows, VA $63,039

Newbern, VA $63,094

New Castle, VA $62,733

Newport, VA $62,876

New River, VA $63,268

Oriskany, VA $62,855

Paint Bank, VA $62,756

Parrott, VA $63,068

Patrick Springs, VA $63,460

Pearisburg, VA $63,102

Pembroke, VA $63,100

Penhook, VA $63,011

Pilot, VA $62,875

Pittsville, VA $62,980

Radford, VA $63,197

Long Island, VA $62,575

Lowry, VA $62,296

Lynch Station, VA $62,582

Madison Heights, VA $61,753

Monroe, VA $62,061

Naruna, VA $62,386

Nathalie, VA $63,140

Natural Bridge, VA $62,935

Natural Bridge Station, VA $62,664

Nelson, VA $63,996

Norwood, VA $62,576

Ringgold, VA $63,645

Rustburg, VA $61,895

Scottsburg, VA $63,768

Scottsville, VA $64,113

South Boston, VA $63,824

Spout Spring, VA $62,009

Sutherlin, VA $63,650

Sweet Briar, VA $61,936

Vernon Hill, VA $63,575

Virgilina, VA $63,844

Wingina, VA $62,947

Amonate, VA $62,807

Bandy, VA $62,670

Big Rock, VA $63,010

Bishop, VA $62,676

Bluefield, VA $62,869

Boissevain, VA $62,715

Breaks, VA $62,907

Burkes Garden, VA $62,740

Cedar Bluff, VA $62,832

Doran, VA $63,090

Falls Mills, VA $62,715

Grundy, VA $63,116

Horsepen, VA $62,700

Hurley, VA $62,792

Jewell Ridge, VA $62,832

Keen Mountain, VA $63,077

Mavisdale, VA $62,838

Maxie, VA $63,023

North Tazewell, VA $62,822

Oakwood, VA $63,112

Pilgrims Knob, VA $62,941

Pocahontas, VA $62,736

Pounding Mill, VA $62,920

Raven, VA $63,060

Red Ash, VA $63,119

Richlands, VA $63,082

Rowe, VA $62,861

Shortt Gap, VA $63,001

Swords Creek, VA $62,843

Tazewell, VA $62,723

Vansant, VA $62,844

Whitewood, VA $62,851

Wolford, VA $62,862

Boydton, VA $63,968

Bracey, VA $64,132

Brodnax, VA $64,379

Buckingham, VA $63,252

Burkeville, VA $64,231

Charlotte Court House, VA $63,311

Chase City, VA $63,639

Clarksville, VA $64,081

Crewe, VA $64,640

Cullen, VA $63,122

Dillwyn, VA $63,883

Drakes Branch, VA $63,632

Dundas, VA $64,578

Evergreen, VA $62,344

Fort Mitchell, VA $63,631

Green Bay, VA $63,876

Hampden Sydney, VA $64,033

Kenbridge, VA $64,233

Keysville, VA $63,626

La Crosse, VA $64,034

Lunenburg, VA $63,746

Meherrin, VA $63,753

Nottoway, VA $64,541

Pamplin, VA $62,911

Phenix, VA $62,627

Prospect, VA $63,306

Randolph, VA $63,414

Red House, VA $62,443

Red Oak, VA $63,720

Rice, VA $64,312

Saxe, VA $63,583

Skipwith, VA $63,765

South Hill, VA $64,010

Victoria, VA $63,971

Wylliesburg, VA $63,664

Roanoke, VA $62,426

Wachapreague, VA $64,819

Wardtown, VA $64,693

Wattsville, VA $64,880

Willis Wharf, VA $64,800

Windsor, VA $64,248

Withams, VA $64,829

Norfolk, VA $63,919

Newport News, VA $64,062

Fort Eustis, VA $64,087

Hampton, VA $64,101

Fort Monroe, VA $64,066

Poquoson, VA $64,080

Yorktown, VA $64,156

Lackey, VA $64,182

Seaford, VA $64,104

Portsmouth, VA $63,936

Fort Lee, VA $66,113

Petersburg, VA $66,113

Virginia State University, VA $66,113

Alberta, VA $64,807

Ammon, VA $65,675

Blackstone, VA $65,119

Boykins, VA $64,193

Branchville, VA $64,040

Capron, VA $64,509

Round Hill, VA $69,311

Catharpin, VA $71,908

Delaplane, VA $68,586

Ashburn, VA $72,206

Chantilly, VA $72,966

Gainesville, VA $71,323

Hamilton, VA $70,246

Lincoln, VA $70,177

Sterling, VA $73,085

Haymarket, VA $71,255

Herndon, VA $73,354

Leesburg, VA $71,072

Lovettsville, VA $69,497

Nokesville, VA $71,411

Upperville, VA $68,813

Warrenton, VA $69,063

Reston, VA $73,776

Waterford, VA $70,130

The Plains, VA $70,327

Doswell, VA $66,099

Dutton, VA $64,685

Fork Union, VA $64,696

Foster, VA $64,477

Glen Allen, VA $66,248

Gloucester, VA $64,616

Gloucester Point, VA $64,225

Goochland, VA $65,525

Grimstead, VA $64,639

Gum Spring, VA $65,525

Gwynn, VA $64,638

Hadensville, VA $65,423

Hallieford, VA $64,619

Hanover, VA $66,111

Hardyville, VA $64,811

Hartfield, VA $64,834

Hayes, VA $64,266

Henrico, VA $66,297

Hudgins, VA $64,588

Jamaica, VA $65,395

Jamestown, VA $64,413

Jetersville, VA $64,689

Kents Store, VA $64,841

King And Queen Court House, VA $65,494

King William, VA $65,833

Lanexa, VA $65,393

Lightfoot, VA $64,730

Little Plymouth, VA $65,412

Locust Hill, VA $65,028

Louisa, VA $65,514

Macon, VA $65,589

Maidens, VA $65,775

Manakin Sabot, VA $65,990

Mannboro, VA $65,561

Manquin, VA $66,026

Maryus, VA $64,234

Mascot, VA $65,219

Mathews, VA $64,515

Burgess, VA $65,633

Accomac, VA $64,768

Assawoman, VA $64,794

Atlantic, VA $64,881

Battery Park, VA $64,071

Belle Haven, VA $64,731

Birdsnest, VA $64,609

Bloxom, VA $64,868

Cape Charles, VA $64,520

Capeville, VA $64,533

Carrollton, VA $64,063

Carrsville, VA $64,355

Cheriton, VA $64,526

Chesapeake, VA $64,087

Chincoteague Island, VA $64,923

Wallops Island, VA $64,875

Craddockville, VA $64,741

Davis Wharf, VA $64,727

Eastville, VA $64,551

Exmore, VA $64,703

Franktown, VA $64,631

Greenbackville, VA $65,070

Greenbush, VA $64,884

Hacksneck, VA $64,704

Hallwood, VA $64,850

Harborton, VA $64,863

Horntown, VA $64,961

Oak Hall, VA $64,827

Isle Of Wight, VA $64,207

Jamesville, VA $64,668

Jenkins Bridge, VA $64,860

Keller, VA $64,783

Locustville, VA $64,780

Machipongo, VA $64,599

Mappsville, VA $64,836

Marionville, VA $64,598

Mears, VA $64,802

Melfa, VA $64,791

Modest Town, VA $64,958

Nassawadox, VA $64,665

Nelsonia, VA $64,963

New Church, VA $64,939

Onancock, VA $64,845

Onley, VA $64,774

Oyster, VA $64,541

Painter, VA $64,743

Parksley, VA $64,881

Pungoteague, VA $64,770

Quinby, VA $64,600

Rescue, VA $64,067

Sanford, VA $64,950

Saxis, VA $64,961

Seaview, VA $64,528

Smithfield, VA $64,137

Suffolk, VA $64,107

Tangier, VA $65,121

Tasley, VA $64,913

Temperanceville, VA $64,850

Townsend, VA $64,541

Virginia Beach, VA $64,941

Dulles, VA $73,796

Aldie, VA $71,467

Amissville, VA $67,989

Arcola, VA $72,183

Manassas, VA $72,302

Marshall, VA $68,987

Middleburg, VA $70,255

Catlett, VA $70,585

Centreville, VA $72,593

Clifton, VA $73,205

Orlean, VA $68,366

Paeonian Springs, VA $70,582

Paris, VA $68,366

Philomont, VA $70,047

Purcellville, VA $69,528

Bluemont, VA $68,598

Bristow, VA $71,741

Broad Run, VA $70,464

Calverton, VA $70,304

Casanova, VA $70,422

Rectortown, VA $68,902

Mechanicsville, VA $66,163

Midlothian, VA $66,063

Millers Tavern, VA $66,156

Mineral, VA $65,918

Moon, VA $64,543

Moseley, VA $65,843

New Canton, VA $64,417

New Kent, VA $65,801

New Point, VA $64,381

Newtown, VA $66,359

Norge, VA $64,825

North, VA $64,599

Oilville, VA $65,859

Onemo, VA $64,462

Ordinary, VA $64,321

Port Haywood, VA $64,371

Powhatan, VA $65,641

Providence Forge, VA $65,688

Quinton, VA $66,025

Rockville, VA $65,933

Ruthville, VA $65,553

Saint Stephens Church, VA $66,148

Saluda, VA $65,053

Sandston, VA $66,178

Sandy Hook, VA $65,512

Schley, VA $64,474

Severn, VA $64,268

Shacklefords, VA $65,088

State Farm, VA $65,806

Stevensville, VA $65,649

Studley, VA $66,158

Susan, VA $64,397

Toano, VA $65,028

Topping, VA $64,970

Trevilians, VA $65,473

Richmond, VA $66,315

Urbanna, VA $65,279

Wake, VA $64,872

Walkerton, VA $65,743

Ware Neck, VA $64,500

Water View, VA $65,266

West Point, VA $65,490

White Marsh, VA $64,393

Wicomico, VA $64,279

Williamsburg, VA $64,390

Woods Cross Roads, VA $64,624

Montpelier, VA $65,834

Oakton, VA $74,003

Occoquan, VA $73,458

Quantico, VA $71,016

Springfield, VA $74,661

Triangle, VA $71,530

Vienna, VA $74,661

Woodbridge, VA $72,927

Arlington, VA $75,037

Fort Myer, VA $75,038

Mattaponi, VA $65,246

Dhs, VA $75,038

Fort Valley, VA $64,873

Star Tannery, VA $64,238

Stephens City, VA $66,695

Stephenson, VA $66,739

Toms Brook, VA $64,836

White Post, VA $67,269

Woodstock, VA $64,301

Culpeper, VA $66,424

Aroda, VA $64,798

Banco, VA $65,017

Bealeton, VA $68,769

Boston, VA $66,248

Brandy Station, VA $67,589

Brightwood, VA $65,348

Castleton, VA $66,977

Elkwood, VA $67,500

Etlan, VA $65,197

Goldvein, VA $69,073

Graves Mill, VA $64,709

Haywood, VA $65,331

Hood, VA $64,302

Jeffersonton, VA $68,342

Leon, VA $65,624

Lignum, VA $67,110

Madison, VA $64,704

Midland, VA $69,454

Mitchells, VA $65,895

Oakpark, VA $65,114

Pratts, VA $64,696

Radiant, VA $64,936

Rapidan, VA $65,522

Remington, VA $68,223

Reva, VA $65,696

Richardsville, VA $67,671

Rixeyville, VA $67,495

Rochelle, VA $64,676

Somerville, VA $69,587

Sperryville, VA $65,632

Stevensburg, VA $67,245

Sumerduck, VA $68,241

Syria, VA $64,459

Viewtown, VA $67,540

Washington, VA $66,783

Wolftown, VA $64,306

Woodville, VA $66,280

Harrisonburg, VA $64,569

Basye, VA $64,053

Bergton, VA $63,855

Bridgewater, VA $64,448

Broadway, VA $64,249

Criders, VA $63,970

Dayton, VA $64,227

Edinburg, VA $64,162

Elkton, VA $64,355

Alexandria, VA $75,029

Fredericksburg, VA $67,982

Bowling Green, VA $66,663

Burr Hill, VA $66,671

Callao, VA $66,287

Caret, VA $67,078

Center Cross, VA $65,936

Champlain, VA $66,924

Coles Point, VA $67,175

Colonial Beach, VA $67,553

Corbin, VA $67,135

Dahlgren, VA $69,768

Dogue, VA $67,508

Dunnsville, VA $66,173

Edwardsville, VA $65,718

Farnham, VA $65,912

Garrisonville, VA $70,340

Hague, VA $66,689

Hartwood, VA $68,178

Haynesville, VA $66,634

Heathsville, VA $65,657

Hustle, VA $66,965

Irvington, VA $65,131

Jersey, VA $67,600

Kilmarnock, VA $65,186

King George, VA $68,655

Kinsale, VA $66,561

Ladysmith, VA $66,278

Lancaster, VA $65,346

Laneview, VA $65,504

Lively, VA $65,406

Locust Grove, VA $66,690

Loretto, VA $66,977

Lottsburg, VA $66,163

Merry Point, VA $65,243

Milford, VA $66,417

Mollusk, VA $65,266

Montross, VA $67,125

Morattico, VA $65,606

Mount Holly, VA $66,902

Ninde, VA $68,808

Nuttsville, VA $65,541

Oldhams, VA $66,507

Ophelia, VA $65,668

Partlow, VA $66,853

Port Royal, VA $66,960

Rappahannock Academy, VA $66,973

Reedville, VA $65,619

Rhoadesville, VA $66,061

Rollins Fork, VA $67,550

Fulks Run, VA $64,089

Hinton, VA $64,030

Keezletown, VA $64,342

Lacey Spring, VA $64,374

Linville, VA $64,340

Luray, VA $64,547

Mc Gaheysville, VA $64,416

Mount Crawford, VA $64,418

Mount Jackson, VA $64,208

Mount Solon, VA $64,216

New Market, VA $64,356

Orkney Springs, VA $64,069

Penn Laird, VA $64,445

Quicksburg, VA $64,272

Pleasant Valley, VA $64,410

Shenandoah, VA $64,378

Singers Glen, VA $64,336

Stanley, VA $64,383

Timberville, VA $64,367

Charlottesville, VA $64,482

Afton, VA $63,768

Arrington, VA $62,500

Barboursville, VA $64,733

Batesville, VA $64,329

Covesville, VA $63,773

Crozet, VA $64,359

Dyke, VA $64,327

Ruby, VA $70,004

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	$82,345	$40.0	20%
Business Services	$80,972	$39.0	18%
Construction	$79,600	$38.0	16%
Energy & Utilities	$78,227	$38.0	14%
Healthcare	$76,855	$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.

$62,946

Average $68,621/year

$74,169

$5,245

Average $5,718/month

$6,181

$1,210

Average $1,320/week

$1,426

$30

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,169	$6,181	$1,426	$36
Average	$68,621	$5,718	$1,320	$33
25th Percentile	$62,946	$5,245	$1,210	$30

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