DOL Median (New Mexico)
$40,343
vs National
-18.5%
National: $49,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,918
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,343
-18.5% 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 New Mexico earns $40,343 in nominal terms, which is 18.5% below the national average of $49,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,918 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Mexico
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dekker/Perich/Sabatini LTD | $44,720 | 3 |
| CHELSEA ATELIER ARCHITECT, PC | $42,843 | 7 |
| OGB ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK | $42,827 | 2 |
| Fanning Bard Tatum Architects, AIA LTD | $40,000 | 1 |
| ASA ARCHITECTS | $39,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Architectural and Civil Drafters make in New Mexico?
The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in New Mexico is $40,343 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico a good place to work as a Architectural and Civil Drafters?
A Architectural and Civil Drafters in New Mexico earns 18.5% less than the national median of $49,500, or $42,918 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.