Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington
In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for architectural and civil drafters is $32.22 an hour ($67,020 a year). About 2,110 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($66,150). It is 3% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($64,800).
Pay range for architectural and civil drafters in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.00 | $49,920 |
| 25% of workers | $28.34 | $58,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.22 | $67,020 |
| 75% of workers | $39.55 | $82,270 |
| 90% of workers | $47.58 | $98,970 |
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona | $68,230 | 50 |
| Pittsburgh | $68,160 | 1,070 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $68,120 | 360 |
| York-Hanover | $67,360 | 190 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page) | $67,020 | 2,110 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $64,900 | 260 |
| State College | $63,850 | 90 |
| Lancaster | $63,570 | 330 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $63,180 | 140 |
| Williamsport | $61,710 | 40 |
| Reading | $60,800 | 130 |
| Erie | $60,320 | 50 |
| Chambersburg | $58,550 | 40 |
| Johnstown | $52,750 | 70 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $81,220 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $63,650 |
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