Architectural and Civil Drafters

Occupation

$64,280

National Median Salary

$30.90

Median Hourly Wage

109,550

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$44,040

$52,880

$64,280

$79,510

$98,190

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+28.6%

10 Year Change

$49,970

2014 Median

$64,280

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Architectural and Civil Drafters

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Primary Metal Manufacturing	$131,590	60
Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel	$131,590	—
Painting and Wall Covering Contractors	$131,020	—
Hospitals	$104,200	30
Drywall and Insulation Contractors	$86,490	110

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Top Paying States for Architectural and Civil Drafters

State	Annual Median	Employment
District of Columbia	$88,430	540
Alaska	$85,700	120
Colorado	$76,960	3,300
Massachusetts	$75,850	2,730
New York	$74,760	8,010

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Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel Primary Metal Manufacturing Painting and Wall Covering Contractors Hospitals Drywall and Insulation Contractors Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Facilities Support Services Utilities Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Natural Gas Distribution Building Finishing Contractors