District of Columbia

Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$96,900
+37.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$46.59
 
10th Percentile
$67,850
Entry level
90th Percentile
$120,190
Senior level
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Salary Range

Architectural and Civil Drafters in District of Columbia earn between $67,850 and $120,190, with a mean of $96,900. The national average for this role is $70,752.

$96,900 mean
10th Percentile$67,85090th Percentile$120,190

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$96,900
National Average$70,752
California$80,360
Colorado$78,240
New York$78,160
Massachusetts$77,110
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.