Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $56,920 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.37
10th percentile $43,230
90th percentile $80,970
Employed locally 50
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,230
    25th
    $48,620
    50th (median)
    $56,920
    75th
    $59,150
    90th
    $80,970

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 88% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 12% 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
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $77,540
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $73,230
    Knoxville, TN $70,270
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $68,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,470
    Greenville, NC $68,230

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$93,420
    Civil Engineers$94,990
    Mechanical Engineers$96,000
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$78,480
    Electrical Engineers$92,130
    Engineers, All Other$81,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Champaign, IL is $27.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Champaign, IL is 11.4% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $43,230 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,620.