Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in New York
Architectural and Civil Drafters in New York earn a median of $76,260 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,380
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,390; the top 10% earn over $113,400. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$99,280 median in New York
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$77,830 median in New York
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,790 median in New York
- Landscape Architects$87,360 median in New York
- Civil Engineers$103,760 median in New York
- Transportation Engineers$103,760 median in New York (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in New York
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in New York?
The median is $76,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,390 and the top 10% earn over $113,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 50 (+15% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.