Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Rhode Island
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Rhode Island earn a median of $71,700 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $71,700
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,000; the top 10% earn over $105,650. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105,160 median in Rhode Island
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,650 median in Rhode Island
- Landscape Architects$85,420 median in Rhode Island
- Civil Engineers$99,300 median in Rhode Island
- Transportation Engineers$99,300 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$117,080 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Rhode Island
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Rhode Island?
The median is $71,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,000 and the top 10% earn over $105,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 50 (+8% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.