Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $67,380 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.40
10th percentile $44,530
90th percentile $89,390
Employed locally 100
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,530
    25th
    $56,460
    50th (median)
    $67,380
    75th
    $81,260
    90th
    $89,390

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 77% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 23% below 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
    Helena, MT $74,950
    Missoula, MT $64,830
    Billings, MT $63,190
    Great Falls, MT $61,790

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,460
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $82,670
    Mechanical Engineers $88,960
    Drafters, All Other $63,200
    Engineers, All Other $88,760
    Electrical Engineers $97,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Bozeman, MT is $32.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Bozeman, MT is 4.8% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $44,530 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,460.