Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $67,020 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.22
10th percentile $57,330
90th percentile $94,960
Employed locally 40
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,330
    25th
    $61,740
    50th (median)
    $67,020
    75th
    $75,570
    90th
    $94,960

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 90% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 10% 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
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $77,540
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $73,230
    Knoxville, TN $70,270
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $68,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,470
    Greenville, NC $68,230

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $102,330
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,120
    Environmental Engineers $95,990
    Industrial Engineers $82,510
    Mechanical Engineers $96,240
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Springfield, IL is $32.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Springfield, IL is 4.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $57,330 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,740.