Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,470 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.15
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $72,920
National median $64,280

Compare Architectural and Civil Drafters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Central Missouri stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Architectural and Civil Drafters
in
Central Missouri
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $42,030
    50th (median)
    $56,470
    75th
    $59,010
    90th
    $72,920

    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 Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$83,370
    Mechanical Engineers$79,240
    Civil Engineers$97,740
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$72,550
    Electrical Engineers$86,940
    Engineers, All Other$97,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Central Missouri is $27.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Central Missouri is 12.1% below 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,030.