Occupation Salary Profile

Architectural and Civil Drafters

SOC Code: 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.

National Median (BLS)
$66,900
▲ +1.13% Nominal ▼ -2.06% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$70,000
▲ +1.64% Nominal ▼ -1.44% Real
Average Base Salary
$69,930
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
1,180
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Architectural and Civil Drafters.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $44,810
25th Percentile $51,950
National Median (50th Percentile) $66,900
75th Percentile $81,560
90th Percentile $99,430
P10: $44,810 P50 (Median): $66,900 P90: $99,430
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 277 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $70,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +1.64%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -1.44%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $55,000
25th Percentile $60,902
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $70,000
75th Percentile $80,000
90th Percentile $95,000
H-1B P10: $55,000 H-1B P50: $70,000 H-1B P90: $95,000
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Architectural and Civil Drafters roles ($70,000) is +4.6% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($66,900).