SOC 17-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architectural and Civil Drafters — Muskegon
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay in Muskegon, MI is $48,880 a year, 26.1% under the national median of $66,150 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Muskegon, MI is $48,880 a year, 26.1% under the national median of $66,150 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $43,170 and $58,780. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,520 and the ninetieth at $77,640.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $62,330. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 138th of 253 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,520 | −41.8% |
| 25th | $43,170 | −34.7% |
| Median (50th) | $48,880 | −26.1% |
| 75th | $58,780 | −11.1% |
| 90th | $77,640 | +17.4% |
| Mean | $54,230 | −18.0% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $62,330 | 710 | |
| 2 | Kalamazoo | $62,300 | 80 | |
| 3 | Flint | $61,440 | 50 | |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | $61,090 | 300 | |
| 5 | Lansing | $60,310 | 90 | |
| 6 | Ann Arbor | $59,280 | 100 | |
| 7 | Traverse City | $52,050 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Muskegon run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $48,880 goes as far as $50,811 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,811US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,880 a year, 26.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,520 to $77,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $62,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Muskegon, MI?
The median annual wage is $48,880, or $23.50 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 Muskegon, MI is 26.1% 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 Muskegon, MI earns more than $77,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,520 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 Detroit, at $62,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Muskegon, MI. 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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