Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in New Mexico
Architectural and Civil Drafters in New Mexico earn a median of $50,230 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,560; the top 10% earn over $81,000. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$77,720 median in New Mexico
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$101,330 median in New Mexico
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,440 median in New Mexico
- Landscape Architects$71,990 median in New Mexico
- Civil Engineers$103,900 median in New Mexico
- Transportation Engineers$103,900 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in New Mexico
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in New Mexico?
The median is $50,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,560 and the top 10% earn over $81,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 50 (−24% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.