Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $62,150 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.88
10th percentile $47,840
90th percentile $98,350
Employed locally 550
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,840
    25th
    $57,750
    50th (median)
    $62,150
    75th
    $79,190
    90th
    $98,350

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 81% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 19% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $72,040
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $69,790
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $68,370
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $67,410
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $66,260
    Madison, WI $65,510

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $97,960
    Mechanical Engineers $96,620
    Civil Engineers $93,350
    Electrical Engineers $101,000
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,780
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $63,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Milwaukee, WI is $29.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Milwaukee, WI is 3.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $47,840 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,750.