Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Wisconsin
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Wisconsin earn a median of $62,930 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,930
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($66,150)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,200
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,840; the top 10% earn over $96,830. Nationally the range is $46,260 to $99,710.
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- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98,510 median in Wisconsin
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$75,650 median in Wisconsin
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,970 median in Wisconsin
- Landscape Architects$69,520 median in Wisconsin
- Civil Engineers$94,600 median in Wisconsin
- Transportation Engineers$94,600 median in Wisconsin (broader BLS group)
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Wisconsin
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Wisconsin?
The median is $62,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,840 and the top 10% earn over $96,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for architectural and civil drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $66,150). Living costs are not included.