Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Iowa
Ranked #18 of 50 · IA
1.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $69,410 ≈ $33/hr
Median annual salary $64,220
Employment 980
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,760P25 $57,500 Median $64,220P75 $80,390P90 $102,060
About 80% of architectural and civil drafterss in Iowa earn between $45,760 and $102,060. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean architectural and civil drafters salary in Iowa is $69,410, about 1.9% below the U.S. average ($70,740). That works out to roughly $33/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $81,070 | $78,120 | 60 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $66,370 | $70,760 | 70 |
| Dubuque, IA | $65,760 | $68,810 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $64,240 | $69,730 | 360 |
| Ames, IA | $63,620 | $70,970 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,660 | $66,550 | 100 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $61,630 | $63,530 | 40 |
| Iowa City, IA | $59,990 | $62,900 | 70 |