Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Arkansas
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Arkansas earn a median of $62,420 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,420
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,880; the top 10% earn over $81,490. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Arkansas
Similar jobs in Arkansas
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$78,190 median in Arkansas
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51,750 median in Arkansas
- Landscape Architects$60,840 median in Arkansas
- Civil Engineers$85,020 median in Arkansas
- Transportation Engineers$85,020 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$76,940 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Arkansas
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Arkansas?
The median is $62,420 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,880 and the top 10% earn over $81,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 50 (−6% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.