Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Pennsylvania
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Pennsylvania earn a median of $64,800 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,370
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,740; the top 10% earn over $96,680. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
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- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$97,030 median in Pennsylvania
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$72,720 median in Pennsylvania
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,650 median in Pennsylvania
- Landscape Architects$77,130 median in Pennsylvania
- Civil Engineers$97,850 median in Pennsylvania
- Transportation Engineers$97,850 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Pennsylvania
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $64,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,740 and the top 10% earn over $96,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 50 (−2% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.