Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 19 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $60,449 per year on average across 19 metro and nonmetro areas, -6% vs the national median of $64,280. An estimated 5,330 architectural and civil drafters are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $51,330 to $66,770 depending on location.
$60,449
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$66,770
Highest paying metro
$51,330
Lowest paying metro
5,330
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, PA | $66,770 | $56,160 | $77,570 | 120 |
| Altoona, PA | $66,400 | $51,420 | $83,010 | 50 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $65,300 | $57,670 | $80,340 | 2,030 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $63,800 | $58,590 | $77,990 | 290 |
| Scranton, PA | $63,130 | $56,950 | $74,750 | 130 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $63,040 | $50,960 | $78,530 | 350 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $62,220 | $51,940 | $71,030 | 50 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $62,020 | $54,090 | $78,930 | 1,030 |
| York, PA | $61,420 | $51,190 | $75,690 | 190 |
| State College, PA | $60,690 | $52,450 | $76,100 | 90 |
| Lancaster, PA | $60,630 | $52,000 | $77,310 | 350 |
| Williamsport, PA | $59,130 | $54,220 | $64,800 | 60 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $58,820 | $50,880 | $73,780 | 60 |
| Central Pennsylvania | $57,240 | $47,460 | $71,200 | 170 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $57,210 | $49,670 | $66,400 | 80 |
| Lebanon, PA | $57,070 | $45,360 | $67,850 | 40 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania | $56,160 | $48,980 | $63,070 | 110 |
| Erie, PA | $56,160 | $45,510 | $70,130 | 60 |
| Johnstown, PA | $51,330 | $45,450 | $62,760 | 70 |