Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for architectural and civil drafters is $36.46 an hour ($75,830 a year). About 1,520 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($66,150). It is 4% higher than the Washington median ($73,000).
Pay range for architectural and civil drafters in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.00 | $56,150 |
| 25% of workers | $30.27 | $62,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.46 | $75,830 |
| 75% of workers | $43.26 | $89,990 |
| 90% of workers | $49.13 | $102,180 |
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page) | $75,830 | 1,520 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $75,750 | 50 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $75,290 | 40 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $72,590 | 90 |
| Bellingham | $62,620 | 60 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $62,020 | 240 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $61,860 | 60 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $60,990 | 80 |
| Yakima | $60,950 | 40 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 9,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $116,480 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $204,340 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $100,610 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $98,180 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $94,470 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $125,160 |
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