Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $73,990 +15.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.57
10th percentile $45,870
90th percentile $83,380
Employed locally 70
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,870
    25th
    $58,640
    50th (median)
    $73,990
    75th
    $79,980
    90th
    $83,380

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 81% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 19% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $109,190
    Mechanical Engineers $99,720
    Civil Engineers $94,100
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,800
    Industrial Engineers $104,680
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $94,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Burlington, VT is $35.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Burlington, VT is 15.1% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $45,870 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,640.