Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for architectural and civil drafters is $29.33 an hour ($61,010 a year). About 1,040 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($66,150). Louisiana ranks 41st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for architectural and civil drafters in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.01 | $43,700 |
| 25% of workers | $23.12 | $48,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.33 | $61,010 |
| 75% of workers | $39.21 | $81,560 |
| 90% of workers | $51.51 | $107,130 |
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $79,540 | 50 |
| Baton Rouge | $70,300 | 340 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $58,640 | 50 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $56,810 | 40 |
| Lafayette | $49,990 | 80 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $58,960 |
| Drafters, All Other | $68,470 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $82,990 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $49,440 |
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