DOL Median (Arizona)
$49,254
vs National
-0.5%
National: $49,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,437
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,254
-0.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Architectural and Civil Drafters in Arizona earns $49,254 in nominal terms, which is 0.5% below the national average of $49,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 108.4 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,437 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arizona
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchell Contractors, Inc. of Arizona | $72,161 | 1 |
| M. A. Mortenson Company | $62,400 | 2 |
| Orcutt Winslow LLLP | $59,000 | 2 |
| RD ARCHITECTURE PLLC | $58,000 | 3 |
| M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc. | $55,000 | 247 |
| LEVEL4 STUDIO, LLC | $55,000 | 1 |
| Michael Baker International, Inc. | $52,894 | 2 |
| RICK JOY ARCHITECTS LTD. | $52,000 | 4 |
| Arrington Watkins Architects, LLC | $51,667 | 4 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $51,000 | 76 |
| MENDIL + MEYER DESIGN STUDIO LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| RICK JOY ARCHITECT | $48,000 | 1 |
| ORCUTT WINSLOW PARTNERSHIP | $47,934 | 2 |
| CORBINS SERVICE ELECTRIC LLC | $47,840 | 16 |
| SEARS GERBO ARCHITECTURE, LLC | $46,013 | 2 |
| DWL ARCHITECTS - PLANNERS, INC. | $45,000 | 1 |
| GLHN ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS, INC. | $40,414 | 1 |
| PHOENIXMART LLC | $40,000 | 1 |
| STUDIO MA INC. | $37,586 | 1 |
| COE & VAN LOO CONSULTANTS, INC. | $37,586 | 1 |
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How much does a Architectural and Civil Drafters make in Arizona?
The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Arizona is $49,254 based on 35 DOL filings.
Is Arizona a good place to work as a Architectural and Civil Drafters?
A Architectural and Civil Drafters in Arizona earns 0.5% less than the national median of $49,500, or $45,437 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.