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Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in United States

The median architectural and civil drafters salary is $66,150 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$46,260
Median (p50)
$66,150
Top (p90)
$99,710
Sample size
103,700

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$46,260
p25$55,650
Median$66,150
p75$80,870
Top (p90)$99,710
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Architectural and Civil Drafters salary by region

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$79,860
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$79,310
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$77,170
Massachusetts$76,990
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$76,630
California$76,520
Colorado$76,370
New York$76,260
Georgia$74,940
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$74,180

Pay trend

Up 8.8% from 2023 to 2025.

$65,0002023
$68,8602024
$70,7402025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Architectural and Civil Drafters salary FAQs

What is the average Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in United States?

The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in United States is $66,150 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of architectural and civil drafterss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Architectural and Civil Drafters earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $46,260 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $99,710 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $66,150.

Do Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is among the highest at $79,860, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Architectural and Civil Drafters salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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