Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Mississippi
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Mississippi earn a median of $59,920 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,740; the top 10% earn over $81,010. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$80,870 median in Mississippi
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$58,780 median in Mississippi
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$46,430 median in Mississippi
- Civil Engineers$100,170 median in Mississippi
- Transportation Engineers$100,170 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$111,030 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Mississippi
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Mississippi?
The median is $59,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,740 and the top 10% earn over $81,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 50 (−9% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.