Architectural and Civil Drafters
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $37,770.00 | $59,820.00 | $74,440.00 |
| Virginia | $37,090.00 | $58,050.00 | $64,720.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $51,785.75 | $66,688.33 | $78,271.05 |
| Bay Consortium | $44,806.42 | $63,610.41 | $74,671.83 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $39,022.33 | $50,601.93 | $61,109.86 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $42,368.17 | $52,931.14 | $61,502.39 |
| Crater Area | $40,381.65 | $55,672.61 | $71,772.52 |
| Greater Peninsula | $38,870.72 | $51,181.38 | $62,768.24 |
| Hampton Roads | $38,609.04 | $55,427.54 | $63,552.26 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $36,202.98 | $53,294.59 | $60,730.83 |
| Northern Virginia | $48,636.17 | $66,688.33 | $77,560.76 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $47,205.21 | $60,901.13 | $72,187.89 |
| Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| South Central | $40,396.18 | $60,883.48 | $70,300.01 |
| Southwestern Virginia | $39,365.02 | $49,267.54 | $57,581.25 |
| West Piedmont | $36,866.54 | $50,463.82 | $61,504.46 |
| Western Virginia | $36,941.31 | $47,916.53 | $58,061.01 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
