Local Salary Data

Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Sterling, VA

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

Local Median
$41,000
9 filings
DOL Median (Sterling, VA)
$41,000
vs National
-17.2%
National: $49,500
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$40,715
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$41,000
-17.2% 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 Sterling, VA earns $41,000 in nominal terms, which is 17.2% 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 $40,715 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 Sterling, VA?

The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Sterling, VA is $41,000 based on 9 DOL filings.

Is Sterling, VA a good place to work as a Architectural and Civil Drafters?

A Architectural and Civil Drafters in Sterling, VA earns 17.2% less than the national median of $49,500, or $40,715 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.