Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,400 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.56
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $91,500
Employed locally 40
National median $64,280

Compare Architectural and Civil Drafters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Southeast Minnesota stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Architectural and Civil Drafters
in
Southeast Minnesota
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $56,150
    50th (median)
    $59,400
    75th
    $74,660
    90th
    $91,500

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$92,950
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,860
    Mechanical Engineers$90,140
    Electrical Engineers$110,380
    Civil Engineers$99,320
    Mechanical Drafters$64,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Southeast Minnesota is $28.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Southeast Minnesota is 7.6% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,150.