Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Colorado
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Colorado earn a median of $76,370 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,570
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,980; the top 10% earn over $107,990. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Colorado
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- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$102,400 median in Colorado
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$79,300 median in Colorado
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,050 median in Colorado
- Landscape Architects$78,290 median in Colorado
- Civil Engineers$101,420 median in Colorado
- Transportation Engineers$101,420 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Colorado
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Colorado?
The median is $76,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,980 and the top 10% earn over $107,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 50 (+15% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.