Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Tennessee
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Tennessee earn a median of $69,220 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $69,220
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,310
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,050; the top 10% earn over $98,020. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Tennessee
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- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$94,030 median in Tennessee
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$77,180 median in Tennessee
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,270 median in Tennessee
- Landscape Architects$95,250 median in Tennessee
- Civil Engineers$95,910 median in Tennessee
- Transportation Engineers$95,910 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Tennessee
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Tennessee?
The median is $69,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,050 and the top 10% earn over $98,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 50 (+5% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.