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Architectural and Civil Drafters is a notable career in the 17 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Architectural and Civil Drafters against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 17-3011 |
| title | Architectural and Civil Drafters |
| onet code | 17-3011.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 17 |
| tot emp | 109,550 |
| a mean | 68,860 |
| a median | 64,280 |
| a pct10 | 44,040 |
| a pct25 | 52,880 |
| a pct75 | 79,510 |
| a pct90 | 98,190 |
| h mean | 33 |
| h median | 30 |
The day-to-day work of a architectural and civil drafters typically centers on produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (cad) or drafting machines, or by hand, using compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles, and other drafting devices. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, and Systems Analysis. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.38 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $88,430 and lowest in South Dakota at $53,060 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Alaska, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York) average $80,340. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $88,430 | $91,670 | $66,530 | $131,540 | 540 |
| Alaska | $85,700 | $92,900 | $66,210 | $124,020 | 120 |
| Colorado | $76,960 | $79,180 | $52,670 | $107,290 | 3,300 |
| Massachusetts | $75,850 | $73,270 | $48,520 | $98,930 | 2,730 |
| New York | $74,760 | $76,850 | $48,350 | $103,190 | 8,010 |
| California | $74,390 | $78,750 | $51,310 | $113,470 | 12,950 |
| Louisiana | $72,580 | $79,860 | $45,330 | $140,240 | 1,180 |
| Maryland | $71,810 | $72,020 | $48,440 | $96,750 | 1,030 |
| Nevada | $71,460 | $74,710 | $47,170 | $106,350 | 1,310 |
| Maine | $70,760 | $67,970 | $47,900 | $83,850 | 690 |
| Montana | $68,010 | $67,880 | $50,500 | $86,150 | 540 |
| North Dakota | $68,010 | $67,920 | $50,420 | $89,330 | 320 |
| Oregon | $67,430 | $71,960 | $48,350 | $101,930 | 1,440 |
| Minnesota | $67,150 | $71,550 | $50,270 | $98,160 | 2,440 |
| Connecticut | $66,920 | $67,170 | $46,480 | $80,120 | 740 |
| Rhode Island | $66,820 | $73,590 | $57,930 | $103,250 | 240 |
| Georgia | $65,220 | $73,370 | $43,430 | $105,070 | 3,480 |
| Washington | $65,140 | $71,710 | $50,740 | $98,510 | 1,910 |
| Tennessee | $64,980 | $66,520 | $41,500 | $93,260 | 1,410 |
| Hawaii | $64,110 | $64,910 | $47,720 | $85,420 | 640 |
| Virginia | $64,100 | $66,830 | $44,170 | $94,850 | 2,320 |
| West Virginia | $63,880 | $66,110 | $39,080 | $92,770 | 330 |
| Iowa | $63,640 | $65,100 | $45,940 | $90,050 | 900 |
| North Carolina | $63,590 | $66,680 | $42,430 | $94,020 | 3,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,370 | $66,640 | $45,910 | $95,010 | 5,230 |
| Oklahoma | $63,050 | $65,830 | $39,990 | $104,190 | 1,530 |
| South Carolina | $62,890 | $65,200 | $44,770 | $89,430 | 1,610 |
| Wyoming | $62,360 | $62,500 | $37,820 | $89,840 | 190 |
| Utah | $62,350 | $65,800 | $45,870 | $97,020 | 1,600 |
| Missouri | $62,290 | $65,680 | $46,100 | $87,550 | 2,420 |
| Wisconsin | $62,260 | $66,940 | $46,840 | $95,300 | 2,060 |
| Delaware | $62,230 | $64,010 | $43,720 | $84,390 | 390 |
| New Hampshire | $62,090 | $64,850 | $49,120 | $86,320 | 400 |
| Texas | $61,530 | $65,790 | $39,020 | $96,040 | 13,480 |
| Arizona | $61,460 | $64,240 | $39,240 | $93,030 | 2,600 |
| Florida | $61,080 | $62,660 | $37,670 | $86,630 | 8,140 |
| Kansas | $60,940 | $63,490 | $45,570 | $81,010 | 660 |
| Indiana | $60,860 | $63,430 | $39,630 | $93,440 | 1,700 |
| Ohio | $60,540 | $63,570 | $39,480 | $89,460 | 3,260 |
| Vermont | $60,470 | $65,410 | $52,610 | $79,950 | 280 |
| Arkansas | $60,390 | $61,200 | $42,740 | $77,320 | 820 |
| Nebraska | $60,240 | $63,520 | $45,550 | $91,070 | 770 |
| New Mexico | $59,050 | $59,790 | $34,670 | $82,930 | 340 |
| Idaho | $58,690 | $61,430 | $37,220 | $82,220 | 1,110 |
| Michigan | $57,990 | $59,730 | $38,200 | $82,090 | 2,120 |
| Mississippi | $57,570 | $61,310 | $30,270 | $94,520 | 380 |
| New Jersey | $57,240 | $61,350 | $36,850 | $95,780 | 1,990 |
| Illinois | $56,580 | $61,260 | $42,590 | $84,750 | 1,760 |
| Alabama | $56,030 | $56,390 | $37,360 | $75,410 | 1,350 |
| Kentucky | $54,260 | $59,190 | $37,290 | $83,300 | 1,220 |
| South Dakota | $53,060 | $54,450 | $38,090 | $72,490 | 440 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for architectural and civil drafters. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Architectural CAD Drafter (Architectural Computer-Aided Design Drafter) or Architectural Computer-Aided Design Technician (Architectural CAD Technician) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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