Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $76,370 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.72
10th percentile $56,550
90th percentile $86,970
Employed locally 450
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,550
    25th
    $62,220
    50th (median)
    $76,370
    75th
    $76,370
    90th
    $86,970

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 86% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 14% 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
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $75,740
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $73,230
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $71,480
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $69,200
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $69,160

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $102,340
    Civil Engineers $99,680
    Mechanical Engineers $101,570
    Industrial Engineers $101,820
    Electrical Engineers $114,610
    Engineers, All Other $117,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Portland, ME is $36.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Portland, ME is 18.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $56,550 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,220.