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Architectural and Civil Drafters
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$68,890
Median Annual
$64,280
Total Workforce
107,470
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Anchorage, AK | $96,580 | 100 |
| #2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $93,640 | 730 |
| #3 | Alaska | $92,900 | 120 |
| #4 | Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $92,630 | 60 |
| #5 | District of Columbia | $91,670 | 540 |
| #6 | Lake Charles, LA | $90,070 | 40 |
| #7 | Baton Rouge, LA | $85,320 | 430 |
| #8 | New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $84,630 | 270 |
| #9 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $84,520 | 2,470 |
| #10 | Napa, CA | $84,100 | 50 |
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