Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in District of Columbia

Ranked #1 of 50 · DC

37% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $96,900 ≈ $47/hr
Median annual salary $97,880
Employment 370

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $67,850P25 $78,960 Median $97,880P75 $118,490P90 $120,190

About 80% of architectural and civil drafterss in District of Columbia earn between $67,850 and $120,190. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

District of Columbia
$96,900
U.S. average
$70,740

The mean architectural and civil drafters salary in District of Columbia is $96,900, about 37% above the U.S. average ($70,740). That works out to roughly $47/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in District of Columbia

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,020 $80,650 1,610

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