Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $65,230 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.36
10th percentile $43,370
90th percentile $83,100
Employed locally 50
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,370
    25th
    $53,470
    50th (median)
    $65,230
    75th
    $75,220
    90th
    $83,100

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 103% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Civil Drafters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $103,710
    District of Columbia $88,430
    Alaska $85,700
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,770

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Civil Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    Portland-South Portland, ME $76,370
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $75,740
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $73,230
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $71,480
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $69,200

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,970
    Electrical Engineers $112,960
    Mechanical Engineers $103,820
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,880
    Surveyors $70,910
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Architectural and Civil Drafters make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Bangor, ME is $31.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.95 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries?

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Bangor, ME is 1.5% above the national median of $64,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Bangor?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $43,370 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,470.