Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in New Mexico

Architectural and civil drafters in New Mexico earn the most in Santa Fe (average $64,280 a year) and the least in Albuquerque ($56,350), across the 3 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the architectural and civil drafters average at $57,740 and the median at $50,230 for 690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,740.

Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in New Mexico

Santa Fe$64,280
Las Cruces$60,180
Albuquerque$56,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Santa Fe	$64,280	$65,370	$47,320	$51,974	99
Las Cruces	$60,180	$56,980	$48,210	$48,872	90
Albuquerque	$56,350	$46,740	$43,670	$45,974	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 New Mexico

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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