Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Iowa
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Iowa earn a median of $64,220 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,220
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760; the top 10% earn over $102,060. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$96,810 median in Iowa
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$74,470 median in Iowa
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72,540 median in Iowa
- Landscape Architects$87,270 median in Iowa
- Civil Engineers$96,430 median in Iowa
- Transportation Engineers$96,430 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Iowa
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Iowa?
The median is $64,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,760 and the top 10% earn over $102,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 50 (−3% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.