Architectural and Civil Drafters pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,060 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,600 or more. The middle half of architectural and civil drafters in Lexington earn between $46,980 and $66,560.
- $44K10th
- $47K25th
- $56KMedian
- $67K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,880 | $4,990 | $28.79 |
| Median | $55,640 | $4,637 | $26.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,980 | $3,915 | $22.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,560 | $5,547 | $32.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Architectural and civil drafters in Lexington earn 5% less than the Kentucky average ($62,850) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($70,740). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $66,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $59,880 | $55,640 | $44,060 | $81,600 | 250 |
| Kentucky | $62,850 | $60,120 | $38,780 | $86,530 | 870 |
| United States | $70,740 | $66,150 | $46,260 | $99,710 | 103,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary after taxes in Lexington
On the average salary of $59,880, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $46,669 a year, or $3,889 a month and $1,795 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for architectural and civil drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $59,880 buys what about $64,464 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 2nd of 3 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($65,200).
- Louisville$65,200
- Lexington$59,880
- Bowling Green$56,900
Highest-paying cities for architectural and civil drafters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($93,870).
- San Jose, CA$93,870
- Lake Charles, LA$90,720
- San Francisco, CA$89,290
- Denver, CO$83,770
- Rochester, MN$83,220
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Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Lexington: questions
How much do architectural and civil drafters make an hour in Lexington?
$28.79 an hour on average, and $26.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and civil drafters salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,060 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and civil drafters take-home pay in Lexington?
About $46,669 a year ($3,889 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,880. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do architectural and civil drafters earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,740).
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; area Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.30, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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