Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $67,160 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.29
10th percentile $42,540
90th percentile $99,340
Employed locally 730
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,540
    25th
    $51,410
    50th (median)
    $67,160
    75th
    $82,010
    90th
    $99,340

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 87% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 13% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $78,010
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $77,540
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,050
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $73,990
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $73,330
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $72,600

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$97,780
    Civil Engineers$97,640
    Mechanical Engineers$96,230
    Electrical Engineers$104,130
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,250
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$79,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Indianapolis, IN is $32.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Indianapolis, IN is 4.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $42,540 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,410.