The salary statistics and trend of architectural and civil drafters in the industry of nonresidential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare architectural and civil drafters salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,790 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,520 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,380 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $69,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $91,090 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for architectural and civil drafters in the industry of nonresidential building construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) architectural and civil drafters is $91,090. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,380. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent architectural and civil drafters is $35,790.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of architectural and civil drafters in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $55,380 | 2.06% | 12.35% |
| 2016 | $54,240 | -1.27% | - |
| 2015 | $54,930 | 4.79% | - |
| 2014 | $52,300 | 0.84% | - |
| 2013 | $51,860 | 6.40% | - |
| 2012 | $48,540 | - | - |
The average salaries of architectural and civil drafters in 21 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of architectural and civil drafters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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