Local Salary Data

Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Rochester, NY

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$40,000
5 filings
DOL Median (Rochester, NY)
$40,000
vs National
-19.2%
National: $49,500
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$31,974
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$40,000
-19.2% 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 Rochester, NY earns $40,000 in nominal terms, which is 19.2% below the national average of $49,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $31,974 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Architectural and Civil Drafters make in Rochester, NY?

The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Rochester, NY is $40,000 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Rochester, NY a good place to work as a Architectural and Civil Drafters?

A Architectural and Civil Drafters in Rochester, NY earns 19.2% less than the national median of $49,500, or $31,974 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.