Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$64,280
↑ 36.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Architectural and Civil Drafters — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Architectural and Civil Drafters — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 36.0% since 2011 ($47,250 → $64,280)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $64,280
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,280 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $61,820 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $59,820 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | $60,340 | +4.9% |
| 2020 | $57,500 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | $56,340 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | $54,920 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | $52,870 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | $51,640 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | $50,710 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | $49,970 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | $48,800 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | $47,870 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | $47,250 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.