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Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011) in Eastern Workforce Development Area
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Eastern WDA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$27.68
Entry wage$23.44
10th percentile wage$24.28
50th percentile wage$24.28
90th percentile wage$31.25
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services60%
Manufacturing
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services60$30.48
Manufacturing$24.28
Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011)
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $24.28 $43.88 -$19.60
2022$23.38+3.8%$42.26+3.8%-$18.87
2021$22.34+4.7%$40.38+4.7%-$18.03
2020$21.76+2.7%$39.32+2.7%-$17.56
2019$21.32+2.1%$38.52+2.1%-$17.20
2018$20.83+2.3%$37.64+2.3%-$16.81
2017$20.39+2.2%$36.84+2.2%-$16.45
2016$19.96+2.1%$36.07+2.1%-$16.11
2015$19.58+1.9%$35.39+1.9%-$15.80
2014$19.19+2.1%$34.68+2.1%-$15.48
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $24.28 $25.89 -$1.61
2022$23.38+3.8%$25.03+3.4%-$1.64
2021$22.34+4.7%$23.68+5.7%-$1.34
2020$21.76+2.7%$22.87+3.5%-$1.11
2019$21.32+2.1%$22.22+2.9%-$0.90
2018$20.83+2.3%$21.57+3.0%-$0.74
2017$20.39+2.2%$20.96+2.9%-$0.56
2016$19.96+2.1%$20.47+2.4%-$0.50
2015$19.58+1.9%$19.95+2.6%-$0.36
2014$19.19+2.1%$19.53+2.2%-$0.33
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $37.95  160  
Northwest $33.26  70  
North Central $32.53  200  
South Central $30.01  170  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $32.53  200  
South Central $30.01  170  
Southwest $37.95  160  
Northwest $33.26  70  
Wages in other areas
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