Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Michigan
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Michigan earn a median of $58,330 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,330
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,100
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,390; the top 10% earn over $90,750. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$88,430 median in Michigan
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$73,860 median in Michigan
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,990 median in Michigan
- Landscape Architects$77,670 median in Michigan
- Civil Engineers$92,100 median in Michigan
- Transportation Engineers$92,100 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Michigan
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Michigan?
The median is $58,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,390 and the top 10% earn over $90,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 50 (−12% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.