Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $55,480 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.68
10th percentile $40,060
90th percentile $74,540
Employed locally 70
National median $64,280

Compare Architectural and Civil Drafters salary & buying power

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

Full tool →
Architectural and Civil Drafters
in
Southeast Missouri
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,060
    25th
    $45,930
    50th (median)
    $55,480
    75th
    $60,670
    90th
    $74,540

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $85,510
    Mechanical Engineers $78,640
    Surveyors $49,640
    Civil Engineers $73,840
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $39,460
    Electrical Engineers $95,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Southeast Missouri is $26.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Southeast Missouri is 13.7% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $40,060 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,930.