SOC 17-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architectural and Civil Drafters — Lincoln
Lincoln, NE · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lincoln, NE is $59,640 a year, trailing the national median of $66,150 by 9.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lincoln, NE is $59,640 a year, trailing the national median of $66,150 by 9.8%. Half of workers earn between $49,940 and $72,660. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,340 and the ninetieth at $89,090.
The area has 170 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.9 of every thousand jobs. Omaha leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,200. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 225th of 446 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,340 | −29.9% |
| 25th | $49,940 | −24.5% |
| Median (50th) | $59,640 | −9.8% |
| 75th | $72,660 | +9.8% |
| 90th | $89,090 | +34.7% |
| Mean | $63,230 | −4.4% |
Other metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omaha | $63,200 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lincoln run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $59,640 goes as far as $66,193 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,193US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,640 a year, 9.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,340 to $89,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $63,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Lincoln, NE?
The median annual wage is $59,640, or $28.67 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 Lincoln, NE is 9.8% 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 Lincoln, NE earns more than $89,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,340 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 Omaha, at $63,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Lincoln, NE. 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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