SOC 17-3011 · May 2025 · United States
Architectural and Civil Drafters
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters across the United States is $66,150 per year, measured over 103,700 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $97,880.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Architectural and Civil Drafters
Pay for this occupation varies by 94.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $97,880 and New Mexico pays $50,230.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $97,880 | 370 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $76,990 | 2,660 | |
| 3 | California | $76,520 | 11,400 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $76,370 | 3,570 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $76,290 | 810 | |
| 6 | New York | $76,260 | 7,380 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $75,180 | 910 | |
| 8 | Georgia | $74,940 | 3,970 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $74,000 | 1,490 | |
| 10 | Delaware | $73,040 | 290 |
States with the most Architectural and Civil Drafters jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 11,710 | $63,320 | |
| 2 | California | 11,400 | $76,520 | |
| 3 | Florida | 7,530 | $62,640 | |
| 4 | New York | 7,380 | $76,260 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 5,370 | $64,800 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 3,970 | $74,940 | |
| 7 | Colorado | 3,570 | $76,370 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 2,860 | $61,450 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 2,680 | $62,750 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 2,660 | $76,990 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $84,440 | 110 |
| 2 | Rochester | $83,780 | 60 |
| 3 | Waterbury | $83,630 | 40 |
| 4 | San Jose | $82,820 | 610 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $81,130 | 1,750 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $80,040 | 150 |
| 7 | Denver | $79,860 | 2,120 |
| 8 | Lake Charles | $79,540 | 50 |
| 9 | Dalton | $79,410 | 40 |
| 10 | Boston | $79,310 | 2,150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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