Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Helena, MT

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

Median annual salary $74,950 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.04
10th percentile $52,940
90th percentile $86,210
Employed locally 90
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,940
    25th
    $65,070
    50th (median)
    $74,950
    75th
    $76,280
    90th
    $86,210

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 101% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 1% above 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
    Bozeman, MT $67,380
    Missoula, MT $64,830
    Billings, MT $63,190
    Great Falls, MT $61,790

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $83,740
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $75,670
    Engineers, All Other $78,720
    Surveyors $76,920
    Electrical Engineers $102,090
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Helena, MT is $36.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Helena, MT is 16.6% 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $52,940 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,070.