Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Illinois
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Illinois earn a median of $58,240 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,310
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760; the top 10% earn over $88,040. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$81,780 median in Illinois
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$68,310 median in Illinois
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,190 median in Illinois
- Landscape Architects$67,460 median in Illinois
- Civil Engineers$99,760 median in Illinois
- Transportation Engineers$99,760 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Illinois
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Illinois?
The median is $58,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760 and the top 10% earn over $88,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 50 (−12% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.