Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for architectural and civil drafters is $32.77 an hour ($68,160 a year). About 1,070 people work in this job there.

$32.77Median hourly pay
$53,420–$80,160Middle half of workers, yearly
1,070People in this job in Pittsburgh (PA)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($66,150). It is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($64,800).

Pay range for architectural and civil drafters in Pittsburgh (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$22.62$47,040
25% of workers$25.68$53,420
Half of workers (median)$32.77$68,160
75% of workers$38.54$80,160
90% of workers$46.76$97,270

Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Altoona$68,23050
Pittsburgh (this page)$68,1601,070
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$68,120360
York-Hanover$67,360190
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$67,0202,110
Harrisburg-Carlisle$64,900260
State College$63,85090
Lancaster$63,570330
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$63,180140
Williamsport$61,71040
Reading$60,800130
Erie$60,32050
Chambersburg$58,55040
Johnstown$52,75070

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)

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.