Architectural and Civil Drafters
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Architectural and Civil Drafters *
U S |
$23.76 | $29.87 | $37.17 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$25.58 | $30.90 | $33.42 |
Central Minnesota |
$24.27 | $29.27 | $31.08 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$25.03 | $30.36 | $31.65 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$24.06 | $29.17 | $31.07 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$24.30 | $29.94 | $36.28 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$24.27 | $29.78 | $30.61 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$26.32 | $31.35 | $35.06 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,850 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Architectural and Civil Drafters most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Construction of Buildings
- Wood Product Manufacturing
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 1,705 new Architectural and Civil Drafters to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 99,900 | 99,000 | -900 | -0.9% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,826 | 1,815 | -11 | -0.6% |
| Central Minnesota | 170 | 176 | 6 | 3.5% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 107 | 107 | 0 | 0% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 99 | 101 | 2 | 2% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 65 | 71 | 6 | 9.2% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 137 | 142 | 5 | 3.6% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,296 | 1,277 | -19 | -1.5% |
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