Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for architectural and civil drafters is $30.87 an hour ($64,220 a year). About 980 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($66,150). Iowa ranks 25th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for architectural and civil drafters in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.00 | $45,760 |
| 25% of workers | $27.65 | $57,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.87 | $64,220 |
| 75% of workers | $38.65 | $80,390 |
| 90% of workers | $49.07 | $102,060 |
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $66,370 | 70 |
| Dubuque | $65,760 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $64,240 | 360 |
| Ames | $63,620 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids | $62,660 | 100 |
| Sioux City | $61,630 | 40 |
| Iowa City | $59,990 | 70 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for architectural and civil drafters
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 9,100 openings a year (BLS)
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