Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,940 -5.2% vs national

Median hourly $29.30

10th percentile $48,710

90th percentile $96,480

Employed locally 40

National median $64,280

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Architectural and Civil Drafters

Massachusetts

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$48,710

25th

$56,460

50th (median)

$60,940

75th

$79,870

90th

$96,480

Top-paying metros for Architectural and Civil Drafters

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Massachusetts

Occupation	Median salary
Industrial Engineers	$102,660
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$120,620
Mechanical Engineers	$112,910

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Massachusetts is $29.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.45 or more per hour.

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

The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?

Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $48,710 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,460.