Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $64,830 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.17
10th percentile $49,540
90th percentile $77,910
Employed locally 90
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,540
    25th
    $58,370
    50th (median)
    $64,830
    75th
    $74,260
    90th
    $77,910

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 91% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 9% 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
    Helena, MT $74,950
    Bozeman, MT $67,380
    Billings, MT $63,190
    Great Falls, MT $61,790

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$80,150
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$76,970
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$49,310
    Surveyors$78,930
    Electrical Engineers$97,360
    Mechanical Engineers$83,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Missoula, MT is $31.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Missoula, MT is 0.9% above 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $49,540 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,370.