Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Iowa
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Iowa earn a median salary of $62,589 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.6% vs the national median of $64,280. An estimated 900 architectural and civil drafters are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $58,380 to $69,200 depending on location.
$62,589
Avg median salary in Iowa
$69,200
Highest paying metro
$58,380
Lowest paying metro
900
Employed in Iowa
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Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa | $69,200 | $52,550 | $84,910 | 60 |
| Des Moines, IA | $64,600 | $56,000 | $75,460 | 340 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,710 | $56,980 | $74,900 | 110 |
| Dubuque, IA | $63,640 | $57,110 | $70,180 | 70 |
| Ames, IA | $63,620 | $59,390 | $83,630 | 50 |
| Southeast Iowa | $62,390 | $53,340 | $76,700 | 70 |
| Northeast Iowa | $60,890 | $55,000 | $74,060 | 30 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $60,770 | $52,780 | $74,340 | 50 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $60,640 | $48,330 | $68,450 | 30 |
| Waterloo, IA | $60,640 | $49,160 | $63,480 | 40 |
| Iowa City, IA | $58,380 | $47,630 | $70,310 | 50 |