DOL Median (Salt Lake City, UT)
$41,600
vs National
-16%
National: $49,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,310
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,600
-16% 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 Salt Lake City, UT earns $41,600 in nominal terms, which is 16% below the national average of $49,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 103.2 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $40,310 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Salt Lake City, UT
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CACHE VALLEY ELECTRIC COMPANY | $60,650 | 1 |
| DENTON HOUSE DESIGN STUDIO | $55,200 | 1 |
| Architectural Nexus, Inc. | $54,400 | 2 |
| RAW DESIGN STUDIO, LLC | $53,750 | 1 |
| HKS, Inc. | $52,923 | 25 |
| NJRA ARCHITECTS, INC. | $52,000 | 3 |
| PRESCOTT MUIR & ASSOCIATES | $41,600 | 1 |
| AJC ARCHITECTS | $41,500 | 2 |
| EDA ARCHITECTS, INC. | $38,000 | 1 |
| ASWN JSA ARCHITECTURE INC | $37,760 | 2 |
| RICHARDSON DESIGN PARTNERSHIP, LLC | $35,360 | 2 |
| Method Studio, Inc. | $32,053 | 2 |
| MAX J. SMITH & ASSOCIATES, PC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Architectural and Civil Drafters make in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Salt Lake City, UT is $41,600 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Salt Lake City, UT a good place to work as a Architectural and Civil Drafters?
A Architectural and Civil Drafters in Salt Lake City, UT earns 16% less than the national median of $49,500, or $40,310 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.