Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Connecticut
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Connecticut earn a median of $76,290 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,220; the top 10% earn over $90,590. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$103,540 median in Connecticut
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$66,980 median in Connecticut
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,430 median in Connecticut
- Landscape Architects$76,680 median in Connecticut
- Civil Engineers$103,150 median in Connecticut
- Transportation Engineers$103,150 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Connecticut
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Connecticut?
The median is $76,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,220 and the top 10% earn over $90,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 50 (+15% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.