Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in West Virginia

Architectural and civil drafters in West Virginia earn the most in Huntington (average $64,690 a year) and the least in Charleston ($63,380), across the 2 West Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the architectural and civil drafters average at $68,290 and the median at $65,640 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,740.

Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in West Virginia

Huntington$64,690
Charleston$63,380

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Huntington	$64,690	$58,180	$44,110	$52,085	88
Charleston	$63,380	$60,920	$46,610	$51,092	89

*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 West Virginia

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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