SOC 17-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Architectural and Civil Drafters — Vermont
Vermont · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Vermont is $61,000 per year, close to the national median of $66,150 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Vermont is $61,000 per year, close to the national median of $66,150 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $47,460 and $73,550. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $47,410 and the ninetieth at $78,930.
Employment stands at 230, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Vermont ranks number 42nd out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Burlington records the highest median at $61,590. Of the 528 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 270th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,410 | −28.3% |
| 25th | $47,460 | −28.3% |
| Median (50th) | $61,000 | −7.8% |
| 75th | $73,550 | +11.2% |
| 90th | $78,930 | +19.3% |
| Mean | $61,820 | −6.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $61,590 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $61,000 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$61,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,245US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,000 a year, 7.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,410 to $78,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 42nd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $61,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $61,000, or $29.33 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 Vermont is 7.8% 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 Vermont earns more than $78,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,410 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 Burlington, at $61,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. 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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