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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Virginia
- Richmond$66,890
- Blacksburg$64,920
- Virginia Beach$64,920
- Charlottesville$63,040
- Roanoke$61,220
- Lynchburg$59,860
- Winchester$59,260
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $66,890 | $62,830 | $54,180 | $52,855 | 98 |
| Blacksburg | $64,920 | $63,770 | $52,680 | $51,424 | 93 |
| Virginia Beach | $64,920 | $62,030 | $49,350 | $51,424 | 98 |
| Charlottesville | $63,040 | $62,400 | $50,830 | $50,022 | 99 |
| Roanoke | $61,220 | $61,080 | $48,410 | $48,664 | 94 |
| Lynchburg | $59,860 | $57,310 | $47,180 | $47,650 | 89 |
| Winchester | $59,260 | $59,860 | $47,310 | $47,202 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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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