Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Minnesota
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Minnesota earn a median of $70,680 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,680
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,000; the top 10% earn over $98,110. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
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- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$99,940 median in Minnesota
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- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78,690 median in Minnesota
- Civil Engineers$101,480 median in Minnesota
- Transportation Engineers$101,480 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$99,850 median in Minnesota
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Minnesota
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Minnesota?
The median is $70,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,000 and the top 10% earn over $98,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 50 (+7% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.