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Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in the Industry of Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

The salary statistics and trend of architectural and civil drafters in the industry of power and communication line and related structures 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.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$27,980
25th Percentile Wage
$33,870
50th Percentile Wage
$47,940
75th Percentile Wage
$59,240
90th Percentile Wage
$66,520

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for architectural and civil drafters in the industry of power and communication line and related structures 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 $66,520. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent architectural and civil drafters is $27,980.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of architectural and civil drafters in the industry of Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$47,940
-13.64% -24.97%
2016
$54,480
4.07% -
2015
$52,260
-17.22% -
2014
$61,260
2.25% -
2013
$59,880
-0.05% -
2012
$59,910
- -

Table 3. Compare Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

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.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Drywall and Insulation Contractors
$61,810
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$59,300
Building Equipment Contractors
$58,140
Land Subdivision
$57,280
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
$56,080
Nonresidential Building Construction
$55,380
Specialty Trade Contractors
$55,350
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$54,600
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$54,230
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
$54,130
Building Finishing Contractors
$53,980
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$53,580
Construction of Buildings
$52,440
Residential Building Construction
$50,560
Utility System Construction
$50,040
Other Building Equipment Contractors
$48,830
Masonry Contractors
$48,590
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
$47,940
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$47,030
Roofing Contractors
$45,280
Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
$44,690

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