Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $60,930 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.29
10th percentile $41,280
90th percentile $82,070
Employed locally 70
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,280
    25th
    $48,470
    50th (median)
    $60,930
    75th
    $75,990
    90th
    $82,070

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 86% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 14% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $98,800
    Mechanical Engineers $97,690
    Civil Engineers $92,680
    Electrical Engineers $82,020
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,080
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Lansing, MI is $29.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Lansing, MI is 5.2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $41,280 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,470.