Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $61,300 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.47
10th percentile $46,440
90th percentile $95,360
Employed locally 60
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,440
    25th
    $49,750
    50th (median)
    $61,300
    75th
    $75,730
    90th
    $95,360

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 84% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 16% 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 Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$95,400
    Mechanical Engineers$86,200
    Civil Engineers$81,530
    Electrical Engineers$98,810
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Oshkosh, WI is $29.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Oshkosh, WI is 4.6% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $46,440 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,750.