Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Tennessee
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Tennessee earn a median salary of $60,173 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.4% vs the national median of $64,280. An estimated 1,340 architectural and civil drafters are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $47,960 to $70,270 depending on location.
$60,173
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$70,270
Highest paying metro
$47,960
Lowest paying metro
1,340
Employed in Tennessee
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Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | $70,270 | $61,140 | $84,450 | 250 |
| Nashville, TN | $67,520 | $60,080 | $81,760 | 520 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $63,270 | $58,460 | $74,660 | 250 |
| Johnson City, TN | $61,160 | $51,270 | $61,160 | 50 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $60,600 | $46,230 | $73,710 | 40 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $50,430 | $47,090 | $62,440 | 40 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $47,960 | $46,400 | $68,540 | 190 |