Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Kentucky
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Kentucky earn a median of $60,120 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,780; the top 10% earn over $86,530. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$97,680 median in Kentucky
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$79,050 median in Kentucky
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,710 median in Kentucky
- Landscape Architects$68,460 median in Kentucky
- Civil Engineers$100,930 median in Kentucky
- Transportation Engineers$100,930 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Kentucky
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Kentucky?
The median is $60,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,780 and the top 10% earn over $86,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 50 (−9% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.