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How much does an architectural and civil drafter make in Riverside?

$70,580a year

Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $33.93 an hour or $5,882 a month.

Hourly
$33.93
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
50 of 285
Jobs in the area
840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,610Median: $70,580Highest 10%: $109,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,610$21.93
25th$57,700$27.74
Median$70,580$33.93
75th$94,530$45.45
90th$109,600$52.67

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters.

San Jose, CA$82,820
San Francisco, CA$81,130
Santa Rosa, CA$80,040
San Diego, CA$78,340
Chico, CA$77,850
Sacramento, CA$76,950
Los Angeles, CA$76,630
Napa, CA$76,000
Vallejo, CA$75,460
Santa Maria, CA$73,930
Oxnard, CA$73,700
San Luis Obispo, CA$71,860
Stockton, CA$70,800
Visalia, CA$68,470
Bakersfield, CA$66,930
Salinas, CA$66,470
Modesto, CA$65,230
Fresno, CA$64,280
Architectural and Civil Drafter salary in California Architectural and Civil Drafter salary in all states

Related jobs in Riverside

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Hardware Engineer$134,100
Electronics Engineer$130,900
Aerospace Engineer$129,500
Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer$123,700
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician$120,000
Health and Safety Engineer$120,000
Environmental Engineer$117,400
Civil Engineer$115,100
Electrical Engineer$110,000
Materials Engineer$109,100
Salaries for every job in Riverside, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an architectural and civil drafter make an hour in Riverside?

The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $33.93 ($70,580 a year).

Do architectural and civil drafters make more in Riverside than the national average?

Yes: $70,580 against $66,150 nationally, 7% more.

How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $76,520, so Riverside pays 8% less.

Where does Riverside rank for architectural and civil drafter pay?

50 of 285 metro areas with data.

How much does an architectural and civil drafter make starting out in Riverside?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,600 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.