DOL Median (Fairfax, VA)
$43,500
vs National
-12.1%
National: $49,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,198
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,500
-12.1% 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 Fairfax, VA earns $43,500 in nominal terms, which is 12.1% below the national average of $49,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,198 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Fairfax, VA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Samaha Associates, P.C. | $49,613 | 2 |
| Modern Construction, Inc. | $49,483 | 4 |
| ARCHITECTURE AND I LLC | $48,464 | 3 |
| ADVANCE STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS, LLC | $42,000 | 1 |
| Setty & Associates International, PLLC | $39,707 | 1 |
| ADVANCE STRUCTURAL CONCEPT, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Architectural and Civil Drafters make in Fairfax, VA?
The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Fairfax, VA is $43,500 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Fairfax, VA a good place to work as a Architectural and Civil Drafters?
A Architectural and Civil Drafters in Fairfax, VA earns 12.1% less than the national median of $49,500, or $43,198 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.