Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Missouri
$66,460avg. a year
$31.95 an hour · 2,270 employed
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Missouri earn an average of $66,460 a year. That is $4,280 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $70,740. The best-paying metro area is Kansas City, MO-KS at $68,800.
$61,940Median pay
$31.95Average hourly
+9%Avg. pay since 2020
#33Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Missouri metro areas
Average pay for architectural and civil drafters by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
11,010 jobs
Kansas City, MO-KS
$68,800
$33.08 an hour
2970 jobs
St. Louis, MO-IL
$68,370
$32.87 an hour
330 jobs
Jefferson City, MO
$63,490
$30.53 an hour
4200 jobs
Springfield, MO
$61,390
$29.51 an hour
580 jobs
Columbia, MO
$58,980
$28.36 an hour
640 jobs
Joplin, MO-KS
$58,130
$27.95 an hour
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Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Missouri, charted
Pay over time
Missouri, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Missouri architectural and civil drafters work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Missouri vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,740 | $34.01 |
| Missouri | $66,460 | $31.95 |
| Tennessee | $70,720 | $34.00 |
| Iowa | $69,410 | $33.37 |
| Nebraska | $65,950 | $31.71 |
| Arkansas | $65,910 | $31.69 |
| Oklahoma | $64,410 | $30.97 |
Related jobs in Missouri
- Civil Engineers$98,970
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,370
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70,900
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,330
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$76,540
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$55,080
Average pay, Missouri, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Missouri?
The average is $66,460 a year, and the median is $61,940. That is $4,280 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $70,740.
What is the hourly wage in Missouri?
$31.95 an hour on average; the median is $29.78.
Where in Missouri do they earn the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS ($68,800), followed by St. Louis, MO-IL ($68,370). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Joplin, MO-KS ($58,130).
How does Missouri rank?
Missouri ranks #33 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-3011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national architectural and civil drafters page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.