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 $137,661 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 $73,759, California $73,479, Massachusetts $72,500. 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 September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Architect-Draftsman in Virginia is $67,084 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): $77,448
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,535 to $72,509
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,484

10% $56,484

50% (Median) $67,084

90% $77,448

Architect-Draftsman Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,509	$6,042	$1,394	$35
Average	$67,084	$5,590	$1,290	$32
25th Percentile	$61,535	$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): $117,491
Expert (over 8 years): $137,661

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	$117,491
CAD Drafter V	over 8 years	$137,661

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: $73,759.
California: $73,479.
Massachusetts: $72,500.

District of Columbia $73,759 California $73,479 Massachusetts $72,500 Washington $72,233 New Jersey $72,207 Alaska $72,113 Connecticut $71,194 New York $70,821

Hawaii $69,629 Rhode Island $69,069 Maryland $68,689 Minnesota $68,170 Colorado $67,970 Illinois $67,903 Oregon $67,650 Delaware $67,464

New Hampshire $67,346 Virginia $67,084 Pennsylvania $66,318 Nevada $65,931 North Dakota $65,805 Michigan $65,605 Wisconsin $65,532 Vermont $65,385

Texas $64,979 Maine $64,952 Arizona $64,912 Ohio $64,865 Georgia $64,253 Indiana $63,946 Wyoming $63,886 Utah $63,793

Iowa $63,753 Kansas $63,433 Louisiana $63,340 North Carolina $63,307 Missouri $63,293 Florida $63,033 Montana $62,894 Nebraska $62,760

Kentucky $62,687 South Carolina $62,421 Tennessee $62,254 Idaho $62,187 New Mexico $61,701 Oklahoma $61,595 Alabama $61,201 South Dakota $60,542

Arkansas $60,182 West Virginia $59,989 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: $61,826
Laurel Fork: $61,895

Ivanhoe, VA $61,694

Lambsburg, VA $61,826

Laurel Fork, VA $61,895

Marion, VA $61,373

Max Meadows, VA $61,792

Meadowview, VA $60,820

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $61,313

Rocky Gap, VA $61,347

Ruther Glen, VA $64,712

Sealston, VA $66,386

Sharps, VA $64,428

Spotsylvania, VA $65,317

Sparta, VA $64,975

Stafford, VA $68,304

Stratford, VA $65,688

Tappahannock, VA $64,826

Thornburg, VA $65,532

Unionville, VA $64,468

Village, VA $64,745

Warsaw, VA $64,975

Weems, VA $63,700

Sandy Point, VA $65,059

White Stone, VA $63,522

Wicomico Church, VA $63,985

Woodford, VA $65,264

Zacata, VA $65,485

Winchester, VA $65,177

Bentonville, VA $64,618

Berryville, VA $66,117

Boyce, VA $66,238

Brucetown, VA $65,221

Chester Gap, VA $65,852

Clear Brook, VA $64,893

Cross Junction, VA $62,788

Fishers Hill, VA $63,690

Flint Hill, VA $65,495

Front Royal, VA $65,533

Gore, VA $63,139

Hume, VA $66,380

Huntly, VA $65,605

Strasburg, VA $63,442

Linden, VA $66,542

Markham, VA $66,527

Maurertown, VA $62,579

Middletown, VA $64,681

Millwood, VA $66,120

Rileyville, VA $63,895

Earlysville, VA $62,958

Esmont, VA $62,376

Faber, VA $62,100

Fishersville, VA $62,678

Free Union, VA $62,854

Gordonsville, VA $63,513

Greenwood, VA $62,602

Ivy, VA $62,985

Keene, VA $62,628

Keswick, VA $63,109

Locust Dale, VA $63,798

Lovingston, VA $61,433

Lyndhurst, VA $61,896

Montpelier Station, VA $63,528

Nellysford, VA $61,968

North Garden, VA $62,566

Orange, VA $64,150

Palmyra, VA $63,137

Piney River, VA $61,148

Quinque, VA $63,119

Roseland, VA $61,383

Ruckersville, VA $63,093

Schuyler, VA $62,157

Shipman, VA $61,424

Somerset, VA $63,531

Stanardsville, VA $62,909

Troy, VA $63,206

Tyro, VA $61,550

Waynesboro, VA $62,773

White Hall, VA $62,886

Woodberry Forest, VA $63,777

Achilles, VA $62,808

Amelia Court House, VA $63,973

Ark, VA $63,207

Arvonia, VA $62,646

Ashland, VA $64,596

Aylett, VA $64,627

Barhamsville, VA $63,696

Beaumont, VA $63,959

Beaverdam, VA $64,590

Bena, VA $62,790

Bohannon, VA $63,047

Bremo Bluff, VA $63,053

Bruington, VA $64,498

Bumpass, VA $64,493

Cardinal, VA $63,075

Cartersville, VA $63,575

Charles City, VA $64,095

Christchurch, VA $63,572

Church View, VA $63,719

Cobbs Creek, VA $63,250

Columbia, VA $63,410

Crozier, VA $64,385

Cumberland, VA $63,057

Deltaville, VA $63,302

Diggs, VA $63,071

Redwood, VA $61,381

Rich Creek, VA $61,591

Ridgeway, VA $62,020

Riner, VA $61,585

Ripplemead, VA $61,424

Rocky Mount, VA $61,437

Salem, VA $61,137

Sandy Level, VA $61,568

Shawsville, VA $61,325

Spencer, VA $62,005

Staffordsville, VA $61,696

Stanleytown, VA $62,121

Stuart, VA $61,988

Thaxton, VA $61,252

Troutville, VA $61,229

Union Hall, VA $61,447

Vesta, VA $61,910

Villamont, VA $61,221

Vinton, VA $61,107

Wirtz, VA $61,258

Woolwine, VA $61,866

Bristol, VA $59,599

Abingdon, VA $60,483

Andover, VA $60,303

Appalachia, VA $60,303

Bee, VA $61,048

Ben Hur, VA $60,553

Big Stone Gap, VA $59,766

Birchleaf, VA $61,109

Blackwater, VA $59,841

Castlewood, VA $60,015

Cleveland, VA $60,744

Clinchco, VA $61,055

Clintwood, VA $60,986

Coeburn, VA $60,404

Damascus, VA $60,958

Dante, VA $60,747

Davenport, VA $61,168

Dryden, VA $59,962

Duffield, VA $59,454

Dungannon, VA $59,671

East Stone Gap, VA $59,892

Ewing, VA $61,319

Fort Blackmore, VA $59,289

Gate City, VA $58,884

Haysi, VA $61,405

Hiltons, VA $59,023

Honaker, VA $61,083

Jonesville, VA $60,701

Keokee, VA $60,139

Lebanon, VA $60,508

Mc Clure, VA $60,759

Mendota, VA $59,618

Nickelsville, VA $59,368

Nora, VA $60,599

Norton, VA $60,368

Pennington Gap, VA $60,124

Pound, VA $60,618

Rosedale, VA $61,016

Rose Hill, VA $61,211

Saint Charles, VA $60,477

Saint Paul, VA $60,398

Weber City, VA $58,704

Whitetop, VA $61,196

Wise, VA $60,530

Pulaski, VA $61,853

Atkins, VA $61,331

Austinville, VA $61,826

Barren Springs, VA $61,879

Bastian, VA $61,339

Bland, VA $61,483

Broadford, VA $61,275

Cana, VA $61,921

Ceres, VA $61,281

Chilhowie, VA $61,260

Cripple Creek, VA $61,537

Crockett, VA $61,523

Draper, VA $61,802

Dugspur, VA $61,847

Elk Creek, VA $61,494

Emory, VA $61,087

Fancy Gap, VA $61,868

Fries, VA $61,700

Galax, VA $61,801

Glade Spring, VA $60,966

Rural Retreat, VA $61,445

Saltville, VA $61,287

Speedwell, VA $61,485

Sugar Grove, VA $61,345

Tannersville, VA $61,239

Troutdale, VA $61,302

Willis, VA $61,814

Woodlawn, VA $61,839

Wytheville, VA $61,665

Staunton, VA $62,697

Augusta Springs, VA $62,432

Bacova, VA $62,139

Blue Grass, VA $62,163

Brownsburg, VA $61,792

Buena Vista, VA $61,286

Churchville, VA $62,872

Clifton Forge, VA $61,929

Covington, VA $61,593

Craigsville, VA $62,439

Crimora, VA $62,936

Deerfield, VA $62,488

Doe Hill, VA $62,435

Fairfield, VA $61,701

Fort Defiance, VA $62,982

Glen Wilton, VA $61,694

Goshen, VA $62,170

Greenville, VA $62,131

Grottoes, VA $62,994

Head Waters, VA $62,538

Hot Springs, VA $61,966

Iron Gate, VA $62,035

Lexington, VA $61,810

Low Moor, VA $61,890

Mc Dowell, VA $62,459

Middlebrook, VA $62,147

Millboro, VA $62,195

Mint Spring, VA $62,459

Montebello, VA $61,581

Monterey, VA $62,279

Mount Sidney, VA $63,010

Mustoe, VA $62,383

New Hope, VA $62,974

Port Republic, VA $62,960

Raphine, VA $61,867

Rockbridge Baths, VA $61,928

Selma, VA $61,951

Steeles Tavern, VA $61,994

Stuarts Draft, VA $62,226

Swoope, VA $62,586

Verona, VA $63,011

Vesuvius, VA $61,442

Warm Springs, VA $62,158

West Augusta, VA $62,624

Weyers Cave, VA $63,025

Williamsville, VA $62,494

Lynchburg, VA $60,369

Altavista, VA $60,942

Alton, VA $62,273

Amherst, VA $60,779

Appomattox, VA $60,888

Bedford, VA $61,260

Big Island, VA $60,924

Blairs, VA $62,259

Brookneal, VA $61,183

Buffalo Junction, VA $62,471

Callands, VA $61,958

Chatham, VA $62,008

Clifford, VA $60,872

Clover, VA $62,121

Cluster Springs, VA $62,467

Coleman Falls, VA $60,619

Concord, VA $60,452

Crystal Hill, VA $62,026

Danville, VA $62,308

Hillsville, VA $61,921

Carson, VA $64,307

Hiwassee, VA $61,718

Independence, VA $61,503

Annandale, VA $73,179

Burke, VA $72,494

Dumfries, VA $70,371

Dunn Loring, VA $73,273

Fairfax, VA $72,179

Fairfax Station, VA $71,983

Falls Church, VA $73,337

Fort Belvoir, VA $72,451

Great Falls, VA $72,181

Greenway, VA $73,336

Lorton, VA $72,041

Merrifield, VA $73,105

Mc Lean, VA $73,329

West Mclean, VA $73,336

Mount Vernon, VA $72,722

Newington, VA $72,555

Dry Fork, VA $62,138

Brooke, VA $67,807

Evington, VA $60,704

Forest, VA $60,585

Gladstone, VA $60,941

Gladys, VA $60,942

Glasgow, VA $61,332

Goode, VA $60,786

Gretna, VA $61,567

Halifax, VA $62,255

Howardsville, VA $62,155

Hurt, VA $61,222

Java, VA $61,937

Ararat, VA $61,906

Axton, VA $62,097

Bassett, VA $62,052

Belspring, VA $61,730

Bent Mountain, VA $61,206

Blacksburg, VA $61,439

Blue Ridge, VA $61,186

Boones Mill, VA $61,163

Buchanan, VA $61,392

Callaway, VA $61,323

Christiansburg, VA $61,445

Cascade, VA $62,043

Catawba, VA $61,287

Check, VA $61,418

Claudville, VA $61,869

Cloverdale, VA $61,072

Collinsville, VA $62,258

Copper Hill, VA $61,337

Critz, VA $61,968

Daleville, VA $61,134

Dublin, VA $61,762

Eagle Rock, VA $61,569

Eggleston, VA $61,639

Elliston, VA $61,274

Ferrum, VA $61,666

Fieldale, VA $62,169

Fincastle, VA $61,325

Floyd, VA $61,670

Glade Hill, VA $61,396

Glen Lyn, VA $61,442

Goodview, VA $61,179

Hardy, VA $61,154

Henry, VA $61,758

Huddleston, VA $61,381

Keeling, VA $62,197

Chester, VA $64,609

Chesterfield, VA $64,570

Church Road, VA $64,358

Colonial Heights, VA $64,636

Courtland, VA $63,082

Dendron, VA $63,271

Dewitt, VA $64,151

Dinwiddie, VA $64,327

Disputanta, VA $64,379

Dolphin, VA $63,447

Drewryville, VA $62,944

Ebony, VA $62,510

Elberon, VA $63,011

Emporia, VA $63,086

Ford, VA $64,208

Franklin, VA $62,888

Freeman, VA $63,433

Gasburg, VA $62,644

Hopewell, VA $64,502

Ivor, VA $62,990

Jarratt, VA $63,631

Lawrenceville, VA $63,211

Mc Kenney, VA $63,983

Meredithville, VA $63,120

Newsoms, VA $62,680

Prince George, VA $64,563

Rawlings, VA $63,737

Sedley, VA $63,167

Skippers, VA $62,834

Spring Grove, VA $63,614

Stony Creek, VA $63,980

Surry, VA $62,856

Sussex, VA $63,836

Sutherland, VA $64,509

Valentines, VA $62,703

Wakefield, VA $63,247

Warfield, VA $63,789

Waverly, VA $63,745

White Plains, VA $62,668

Wilsons, VA $64,017

Yale, VA $63,578

Zuni, VA $62,965

Claremont, VA $63,699

Farmville, VA $62,505

Baskerville, VA $62,402

Indian Valley, VA $61,760

Mc Coy, VA $61,627

Martinsville, VA $62,155

Meadows Of Dan, VA $61,926

Moneta, VA $61,280

Montvale, VA $61,279

Narrows, VA $61,627

Newbern, VA $61,681

New Castle, VA $61,328

Newport, VA $61,468

New River, VA $61,851

Oriskany, VA $61,447

Paint Bank, VA $61,351

Parrott, VA $61,656

Patrick Springs, VA $62,039

Pearisburg, VA $61,688

Pembroke, VA $61,687

Penhook, VA $61,600

Pilot, VA $61,467

Pittsville, VA $61,569

Radford, VA $61,782

Long Island, VA $61,174

Lowry, VA $60,901

Lynch Station, VA $61,180

Madison Heights, VA $60,370

Monroe, VA $60,671

Naruna, VA $60,989

Nathalie, VA $61,726

Natural Bridge, VA $61,526

Natural Bridge Station, VA $61,261

Nelson, VA $62,562

Norwood, VA $61,175

Ringgold, VA $62,219

Rustburg, VA $60,509

Scottsburg, VA $62,340

Scottsville, VA $62,677

South Boston, VA $62,395

Spout Spring, VA $60,621

Sutherlin, VA $62,225

Sweet Briar, VA $60,549

Vernon Hill, VA $62,151

Virgilina, VA $62,414

Wingina, VA $61,537

Amonate, VA $61,401

Bandy, VA $61,266

Big Rock, VA $61,599

Bishop, VA $61,272

Bluefield, VA $61,461

Boissevain, VA $61,311

Breaks, VA $61,499

Burkes Garden, VA $61,335

Cedar Bluff, VA $61,425

Doran, VA $61,677

Falls Mills, VA $61,311

Grundy, VA $61,702

Horsepen, VA $61,296

Hurley, VA $61,385

Jewell Ridge, VA $61,425

Keen Mountain, VA $61,664

Mavisdale, VA $61,431

Maxie, VA $61,612

North Tazewell, VA $61,415

Oakwood, VA $61,699

Pilgrims Knob, VA $61,531

Pocahontas, VA $61,331

Pounding Mill, VA $61,511

Raven, VA $61,648

Red Ash, VA $61,705

Richlands, VA $61,670

Rowe, VA $61,453

Shortt Gap, VA $61,591

Swords Creek, VA $61,435

Tazewell, VA $61,319

Vansant, VA $61,437

Whitewood, VA $61,444

Wolford, VA $61,455

Boydton, VA $62,536

Bracey, VA $62,696

Brodnax, VA $62,938

Buckingham, VA $61,836

Burkeville, VA $62,792

Charlotte Court House, VA $61,893

Chase City, VA $62,213

Clarksville, VA $62,646

Crewe, VA $63,193

Cullen, VA $61,708

Dillwyn, VA $62,453

Drakes Branch, VA $62,207

Dundas, VA $63,132

Evergreen, VA $60,948

Fort Mitchell, VA $62,206

Green Bay, VA $62,446

Hampden Sydney, VA $62,599

Kenbridge, VA $62,794

Keysville, VA $62,201

La Crosse, VA $62,600

Lunenburg, VA $62,319

Meherrin, VA $62,325

Nottoway, VA $63,096

Pamplin, VA $61,502

Phenix, VA $61,224

Prospect, VA $61,888

Randolph, VA $61,994

Red House, VA $61,045

Red Oak, VA $62,293

Rice, VA $62,872

Saxe, VA $62,159

Skipwith, VA $62,337

South Hill, VA $62,576

Victoria, VA $62,539

Wylliesburg, VA $62,238

Roanoke, VA $61,028

Wachapreague, VA $63,368

Wardtown, VA $63,245

Wattsville, VA $63,427

Willis Wharf, VA $63,349

Windsor, VA $62,810

Withams, VA $63,377

Norfolk, VA $62,487

Newport News, VA $62,627

Fort Eustis, VA $62,652

Hampton, VA $62,666

Fort Monroe, VA $62,631

Poquoson, VA $62,645

Yorktown, VA $62,719

Lackey, VA $62,744

Seaford, VA $62,668

Portsmouth, VA $62,505

Fort Lee, VA $64,632

Petersburg, VA $64,632

Virginia State University, VA $64,632

Alberta, VA $63,355

Ammon, VA $64,204

Blackstone, VA $63,661

Boykins, VA $62,755

Branchville, VA $62,606

Capron, VA $63,064

Round Hill, VA $67,759

Catharpin, VA $70,298

Delaplane, VA $67,051

Ashburn, VA $70,589

Chantilly, VA $71,332

Gainesville, VA $69,726

Hamilton, VA $68,673

Lincoln, VA $68,605

Sterling, VA $71,448

Haymarket, VA $69,659

Herndon, VA $71,711

Leesburg, VA $69,480

Lovettsville, VA $67,941

Nokesville, VA $69,812

Upperville, VA $67,272

Warrenton, VA $67,517

Reston, VA $72,123

Waterford, VA $68,559

The Plains, VA $68,753

Doswell, VA $64,618

Dutton, VA $63,237

Fork Union, VA $63,247

Foster, VA $63,033

Glen Allen, VA $64,764

Gloucester, VA $63,169

Gloucester Point, VA $62,787

Goochland, VA $64,057

Grimstead, VA $63,191

Gum Spring, VA $64,057

Gwynn, VA $63,191

Hadensville, VA $63,957

Hallieford, VA $63,172

Hanover, VA $64,631

Hardyville, VA $63,360

Hartfield, VA $63,382

Hayes, VA $62,827

Henrico, VA $64,812

Hudgins, VA $63,142

Jamaica, VA $63,931

Jamestown, VA $62,971

Jetersville, VA $63,240

Kents Store, VA $63,389

King And Queen Court House, VA $64,027

King William, VA $64,359

Lanexa, VA $63,928

Lightfoot, VA $63,280

Little Plymouth, VA $63,947

Locust Hill, VA $63,572

Louisa, VA $64,047

Macon, VA $64,120

Maidens, VA $64,302

Manakin Sabot, VA $64,512

Mannboro, VA $64,093

Manquin, VA $64,547

Maryus, VA $62,796

Mascot, VA $63,759

Mathews, VA $63,070

Burgess, VA $64,163

Accomac, VA $63,318

Assawoman, VA $63,343

Atlantic, VA $63,429

Battery Park, VA $62,636

Belle Haven, VA $63,281

Birdsnest, VA $63,162

Bloxom, VA $63,415

Cape Charles, VA $63,075

Capeville, VA $63,088

Carrollton, VA $62,628

Carrsville, VA $62,914

Cheriton, VA $63,081

Chesapeake, VA $62,652

Chincoteague Island, VA $63,469

Wallops Island, VA $63,423

Craddockville, VA $63,291

Davis Wharf, VA $63,278

Eastville, VA $63,105

Exmore, VA $63,254

Franktown, VA $63,183

Greenbackville, VA $63,613

Greenbush, VA $63,431

Hacksneck, VA $63,255

Hallwood, VA $63,398

Harborton, VA $63,411

Horntown, VA $63,506

Oak Hall, VA $63,375

Isle Of Wight, VA $62,769

Jamesville, VA $63,219

Jenkins Bridge, VA $63,408

Keller, VA $63,332

Locustville, VA $63,329

Machipongo, VA $63,152

Mappsville, VA $63,384

Marionville, VA $63,151

Mears, VA $63,351

Melfa, VA $63,340

Modest Town, VA $63,504

Nassawadox, VA $63,217

Nelsonia, VA $63,508

New Church, VA $63,485

Onancock, VA $63,393

Onley, VA $63,323

Oyster, VA $63,096

Painter, VA $63,293

Parksley, VA $63,428

Pungoteague, VA $63,320

Quinby, VA $63,153

Rescue, VA $62,632

Sanford, VA $63,496

Saxis, VA $63,506

Seaview, VA $63,083

Smithfield, VA $62,700

Suffolk, VA $62,672

Tangier, VA $63,663

Tasley, VA $63,459

Temperanceville, VA $63,398

Townsend, VA $63,095

Virginia Beach, VA $63,486

Dulles, VA $72,143

Aldie, VA $69,866

Amissville, VA $66,467

Arcola, VA $70,567

Manassas, VA $70,682

Marshall, VA $67,442

Middleburg, VA $68,682

Catlett, VA $69,004

Centreville, VA $70,968

Clifton, VA $71,566

Orlean, VA $66,835

Paeonian Springs, VA $69,002

Paris, VA $66,835

Philomont, VA $68,479

Purcellville, VA $67,971

Bluemont, VA $67,062

Bristow, VA $70,134

Broad Run, VA $68,886

Calverton, VA $68,730

Casanova, VA $68,845

Rectortown, VA $67,359

Mechanicsville, VA $64,682

Midlothian, VA $64,584

Millers Tavern, VA $64,674

Mineral, VA $64,442

Moon, VA $63,097

Moseley, VA $64,368

New Canton, VA $62,974

New Kent, VA $64,328

New Point, VA $62,939

Newtown, VA $64,873

Norge, VA $63,373

North, VA $63,153

Oilville, VA $64,384

Onemo, VA $63,018

Ordinary, VA $62,881

Port Haywood, VA $62,930

Powhatan, VA $64,171

Providence Forge, VA $64,217

Quinton, VA $64,546

Rockville, VA $64,456

Ruthville, VA $64,085

Saint Stephens Church, VA $64,666

Saluda, VA $63,596

Sandston, VA $64,696

Sandy Hook, VA $64,045

Schley, VA $63,030

Severn, VA $62,829

Shacklefords, VA $63,630

State Farm, VA $64,333

Stevensville, VA $64,179

Studley, VA $64,677

Susan, VA $62,955

Toano, VA $63,572

Topping, VA $63,515

Trevilians, VA $64,007

Richmond, VA $64,829

Urbanna, VA $63,818

Wake, VA $63,419

Walkerton, VA $64,271

Ware Neck, VA $63,055

Water View, VA $63,804

West Point, VA $64,023

White Marsh, VA $62,951

Wicomico, VA $62,840

Williamsburg, VA $62,948

Woods Cross Roads, VA $63,177

Montpelier, VA $64,360

Oakton, VA $72,346

Occoquan, VA $71,813

Quantico, VA $69,426

Springfield, VA $72,989

Triangle, VA $69,928

Vienna, VA $72,989

Woodbridge, VA $71,294

Arlington, VA $73,357

Fort Myer, VA $73,358

Mattaponi, VA $63,785

Dhs, VA $73,357

Fort Valley, VA $63,420

Star Tannery, VA $62,800

Stephens City, VA $65,201

Stephenson, VA $65,245

Toms Brook, VA $63,385

White Post, VA $65,762

Woodstock, VA $62,861

Culpeper, VA $64,937

Aroda, VA $63,347

Banco, VA $63,561

Bealeton, VA $67,229

Boston, VA $64,765

Brandy Station, VA $66,075

Brightwood, VA $63,884

Castleton, VA $65,477

Elkwood, VA $65,989

Etlan, VA $63,737

Goldvein, VA $67,526

Graves Mill, VA $63,260

Haywood, VA $63,868

Hood, VA $62,862

Jeffersonton, VA $66,812

Leon, VA $64,154

Lignum, VA $65,608

Madison, VA $63,255

Midland, VA $67,899

Mitchells, VA $64,419

Oakpark, VA $63,656

Pratts, VA $63,247

Radiant, VA $63,482

Rapidan, VA $64,055

Remington, VA $66,695

Reva, VA $64,225

Richardsville, VA $66,155

Rixeyville, VA $65,984

Rochelle, VA $63,228

Somerville, VA $68,028

Sperryville, VA $64,162

Stevensburg, VA $65,739

Sumerduck, VA $66,713

Syria, VA $63,015

Viewtown, VA $66,027

Washington, VA $65,288

Wolftown, VA $62,866

Woodville, VA $64,796

Harrisonburg, VA $63,123

Basye, VA $62,618

Bergton, VA $62,425

Bridgewater, VA $63,005

Broadway, VA $62,810

Criders, VA $62,537

Dayton, VA $62,789

Edinburg, VA $62,725

Elkton, VA $62,914

Alexandria, VA $73,349

Fredericksburg, VA $66,460

Bowling Green, VA $65,170

Burr Hill, VA $65,178

Callao, VA $64,803

Caret, VA $65,576

Center Cross, VA $64,460

Champlain, VA $65,426

Coles Point, VA $65,671

Colonial Beach, VA $66,040

Corbin, VA $65,632

Dahlgren, VA $68,206

Dogue, VA $65,996

Dunnsville, VA $64,692

Edwardsville, VA $64,247

Farnham, VA $64,436

Garrisonville, VA $68,765

Hague, VA $65,196

Hartwood, VA $66,651

Haynesville, VA $65,142

Heathsville, VA $64,187

Hustle, VA $65,465

Irvington, VA $63,672

Jersey, VA $66,087

Kilmarnock, VA $63,726

King George, VA $67,118

Kinsale, VA $65,070

Ladysmith, VA $64,794

Lancaster, VA $63,882

Laneview, VA $64,037

Lively, VA $63,941

Locust Grove, VA $65,197

Loretto, VA $65,477

Lottsburg, VA $64,682

Merry Point, VA $63,782

Milford, VA $64,930

Mollusk, VA $63,805

Montross, VA $65,622

Morattico, VA $64,137

Mount Holly, VA $65,404

Ninde, VA $67,267

Nuttsville, VA $64,073

Oldhams, VA $65,017

Ophelia, VA $64,197

Partlow, VA $65,356

Port Royal, VA $65,460

Rappahannock Academy, VA $65,473

Reedville, VA $64,149

Rhoadesville, VA $64,582

Rollins Fork, VA $66,037

Fulks Run, VA $62,654

Hinton, VA $62,596

Keezletown, VA $62,901

Lacey Spring, VA $62,932

Linville, VA $62,900

Luray, VA $63,101

Mc Gaheysville, VA $62,974

Mount Crawford, VA $62,976

Mount Jackson, VA $62,770

Mount Solon, VA $62,778

New Market, VA $62,915

Orkney Springs, VA $62,634

Penn Laird, VA $63,002

Quicksburg, VA $62,832

Pleasant Valley, VA $62,968

Shenandoah, VA $62,936

Singers Glen, VA $62,896

Stanley, VA $62,942

Timberville, VA $62,926

Charlottesville, VA $63,038

Afton, VA $62,340

Arrington, VA $61,100

Barboursville, VA $63,283

Batesville, VA $62,888

Covesville, VA $62,345

Crozet, VA $62,918

Dyke, VA $62,887

Ruby, VA $68,437

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	$80,501	$39.0	20%
Business Services	$79,159	$38.0	18%
Construction	$77,817	$37.0	16%
Energy & Utilities	$76,476	$37.0	14%
Healthcare	$75,134	$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.

$61,535

Average $67,084/year

$72,509

$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	$72,509	$6,042	$1,394	$35
Average	$67,084	$5,590	$1,290	$32
25th Percentile	$61,535	$5,128	$1,183	$30

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