Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $57,690 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.73
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $99,150
Employed locally 90
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $46,540
    50th (median)
    $57,690
    75th
    $71,480
    90th
    $99,150

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $69,790
    Minnesota $67,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $65,300
    Missoula, MT $64,830
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,780
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $63,080

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $94,840
    Mechanical Engineers $98,980
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,650
    Civil Engineers $89,850
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $90,730
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Kalamazoo, MI is $27.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 10.3% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,540.