Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Washington
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Washington earn a median of $73,000 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,530
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,990; the top 10% earn over $102,180. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100,190 median in Washington
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$72,250 median in Washington
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,580 median in Washington
- Landscape Architects$76,720 median in Washington
- Civil Engineers$110,000 median in Washington
- Transportation Engineers$110,000 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Washington
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Washington?
The median is $73,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,990 and the top 10% earn over $102,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 50 (+10% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.