Architectural and Civil Drafters in New Mexico

Is New Mexico a good place for you to work as an Architectural or Civil Drafter?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Architectural and Civil Drafters in New Mexico are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Architectural and Civil Drafters in New Mexico is growing slower than average.

• Architectural and Civil Drafters in New Mexico earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For an Architectural or Civil Drafter Career?

• Architecture & Related Services
• Architectural Sciences & Technology
• Architectural Technology/Technician
• Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology
• Architectural Sciences & Technology, Other
• Engineering Technologies
• Drafting & Design Engineering Technology
• General Drafting & Design Technology
• CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology
• Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD
• Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD

How Many Architectural and Civil Drafters Work in New Mexico?

In 2018, there were 730 Architectural and Civil Drafters working in the state.

There were 720 Architectural and Civil Drafters employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 1,140 Architectural and Civil Drafters working in it, which means New Mexico has fewer Architectural and Civil Drafters than average.

Job Projections for New Mexico

Jobs for Architectural and Civil Drafters in this state are growing at a rate of 4.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.1%.

New Mexico Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 60 annual job openings, and a total of 640 jobs for New Mexico Architectural and Civil Drafters in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 9,500 annual jobs and 107,700 total jobs in 2026.

What do Architectural and Civil Drafters Make in New Mexico?

In 2018 wages for Architectural and Civil Drafters ranged from $33,670 to $70,280 with $51,070 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.19 to $33.79. The median hourly rate was $24.55.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $23.67 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.88.

The median salary in New Mexico is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top New Mexico Metros for Architectural and Civil Drafters

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Architectural and Civil Drafters.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Albuquerque, NM	390	$50,640
Santa Fe, NM	90	$56,750
Las Cruces, NM	90	$47,670

Top States for Architectural and Civil Drafters Employment

View the list below to see where most Architectural and Civil Drafters work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	13,480	$61,590
Texas	11,200	$53,340
Florida	6,440	$52,620
New York	5,730	$58,230
Pennsylvania	4,560	$51,810
Georgia	2,830	$55,970
Ohio	2,700	$51,400
North Carolina	2,650	$51,260
Colorado	2,630	$56,880
New Jersey	2,510	$57,790
Virginia	2,380	$51,950
Illinois	2,320	$62,530
Washington	2,290	$54,490
Missouri	2,170	$50,420
Arizona	2,110	$58,390
Massachusetts	2,090	$58,610
Wisconsin	2,070	$51,630
Minnesota	1,870	$53,910
Michigan	1,740	$49,310
Utah	1,710	$50,530

Below are the states where Architectural and Civil Drafters get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$65,100
Illinois	$62,530
California	$61,590
Connecticut	$61,570
Maryland	$61,400
Massachusetts	$58,610
Arizona	$58,390
New York	$58,230
New Jersey	$57,790
Alaska	$57,680

Related Careers in New Mexico

Discover similar careers:

Occupation	New Mexico Employment Total
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	240
Mechanical Drafters	220

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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