Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $59,360 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.54
10th percentile $47,280
90th percentile $78,350
Employed locally 80
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,280
    25th
    $50,970
    50th (median)
    $59,360
    75th
    $69,300
    90th
    $78,350

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 82% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 18% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $72,040
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $69,790
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $68,370
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $67,410
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $66,260
    Madison, WI $65,510

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$85,210
    Civil Engineers$93,810
    Mechanical Engineers$81,260
    Electrical Engineers$99,880
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,220
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$52,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Eau Claire, WI is $28.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Eau Claire, WI is 7.7% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $47,280 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,970.