SOC 17-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architectural and Civil Drafters — Hawaii / Kauai
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
In Hawaii / Kauai, HI the median wage is $57,730.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Hawaii / Kauai, HI the median wage is $57,730. That is 12.7% lower than the national median of $66,150. Pay ranges from under $46,850 at the tenth percentile to more than $86,320 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $54,300 to $71,430.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kahului records the highest median at $64,850. Of the 310 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 176th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,850 | −29.2% |
| 25th | $54,300 | −17.9% |
| Median (50th) | $57,730 | −12.7% |
| 75th | $71,430 | +8.0% |
| 90th | $86,320 | +30.5% |
| Mean | $62,440 | −5.6% |
Other metro areas in Hawaii
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului | $64,850 | 40 | |
| 2 | Urban Honolulu | $64,130 | 510 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hawaii / Kauai run 10.0% above the national average, so the median of $57,730 buys what $52,482 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,482US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,730 a year, 12.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,850 to $86,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kahului, at $64,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Hawaii / Kauai, HI?
The median annual wage is $57,730, or $27.76 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,150, so pay in Hawaii / Kauai, HI is 12.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hawaii / Kauai, HI earns more than $86,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,850 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kahului, at $64,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Hawaii / Kauai, HI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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