Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Nevada

Architectural and civil drafters in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $74,640 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($72,530), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the architectural and civil drafters average at $72,990 and the median at $67,000 for 1,100 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,740.

Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$74,640
Las Vegas$72,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$74,640	$69,650	$60,360	$61,339	101
Las Vegas	$72,530	$65,380	$57,240	$59,855	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other states

Architectural and Civil Drafters salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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