Profession
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
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Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
17-3011SOC 2018 17-3011
GroupAll
Median66,150 USD
Average70,740 USD
Middle 50%55,650 USD - 80,870 USD
Decile range46,260 USD - 99,710 USD
Bottom decile46,260 USD
Top decile99,710 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
17-3011SOC 2018 17-3011
GroupAll
Median57,100 USD
Average57,890 USD
Middle 50%46,420 USD - 68,850 USD
Decile range39,040 USD - 77,630 USD
Bottom decile39,040 USD
Top decile77,630 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
17-3011SOC 2018 17-3011
GroupAll
Median64,750 USD
Average69,550 USD
Middle 50%58,410 USD - 79,960 USD
Decile range44,930 USD - 99,450 USD
Bottom decile44,930 USD
Top decile99,450 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
17-3011SOC 2018 17-3011
GroupAll
Median62,420 USD
Average65,910 USD
Middle 50%57,760 USD - 74,100 USD
Decile range49,880 USD - 81,490 USD
Bottom decile49,880 USD
Top decile81,490 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
17-3011SOC 2018 17-3011
GroupAll
Median76,520 USD
Average80,360 USD
Middle 50%62,220 USD - 96,300 USD
Decile range49,850 USD - 114,600 USD
Bottom decile49,850 USD
Top decile114,600 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
17-3011SOC 2018 17-3011
GroupAll
Median76,370 USD
Average78,240 USD
Middle 50%61,570 USD - 92,310 USD
Decile range48,980 USD - 107,990 USD
Bottom decile48,980 USD
Top decile107,990 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
17-3011SOC 2018 17-3011
GroupAll
Median76,290 USD
Average73,150 USD
Middle 50%64,250 USD - 79,720 USD
Decile range51,220 USD - 90,590 USD
Bottom decile51,220 USD
Top decile90,590 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
17-3011SOC 2018 17-3011
GroupAll
Median73,040 USD
Average70,130 USD
Middle 50%58,530 USD - 80,710 USD
Decile range48,810 USD - 88,020 USD
Bottom decile48,810 USD
Top decile88,020 USD
🇺🇸 District of Columbia2025
17-3011SOC 2018 17-3011
GroupAll
Median97,880 USD
Average96,900 USD
Middle 50%78,960 USD - 118,490 USD
Decile range67,850 USD - 120,190 USD
Bottom decile67,850 USD
Top decile120,190 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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