Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Maryland
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Maryland earn a median of $75,180 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $75,180
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 910
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,670; the top 10% earn over $103,690. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Maryland
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- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$114,550 median in Maryland
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$75,680 median in Maryland
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,760 median in Maryland
- Landscape Architects$92,880 median in Maryland
- Civil Engineers$100,680 median in Maryland
- Transportation Engineers$100,680 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Maryland
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Maryland?
The median is $75,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,670 and the top 10% earn over $103,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 50 (+14% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.