Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Massachusetts
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Massachusetts earn a median of $76,990 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,660
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,850; the top 10% earn over $102,660. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
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- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$117,330 median in Massachusetts
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$87,290 median in Massachusetts
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,350 median in Massachusetts
- Landscape Architects$88,000 median in Massachusetts
- Civil Engineers$106,730 median in Massachusetts
- Transportation Engineers$106,730 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Massachusetts
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Massachusetts?
The median is $76,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,850 and the top 10% earn over $102,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 50 (+16% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.