Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Wisconsin
$68,880avg. a year
$33.12 an hour · 2,200 employed
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Wisconsin earn an average of $68,880 a year. That is $1,860 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $70,740. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $73,980.
$62,930Median pay
$33.12Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#21Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Wisconsin metro areas
Average pay for architectural and civil drafters by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
11,390 jobs
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
$73,980
$35.57 an hour
2390 jobs
Madison, WI
$73,770
$35.47 an hour
350 jobs
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI
$69,710
$33.52 an hour
4730 jobs
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
$69,400
$33.36 an hour
530 jobs
Sheboygan, WI
$68,450
$32.91 an hour
650 jobs
Janesville-Beloit, WI
$68,390
$32.88 an hour
780 jobs
Appleton, WI
$67,070
$32.25 an hour
890 jobs
Duluth, MN-WI
$66,190
$31.82 an hour
950 jobs
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
$66,130
$31.79 an hour
10190 jobs
Green Bay, WI
$65,090
$31.29 an hour
1170 jobs
Wausau, WI
$64,580
$31.05 an hour
1270 jobs
Eau Claire, WI
$64,310
$30.92 an hour
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Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Wisconsin, charted
Pay over time
Wisconsin, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Wisconsin architectural and civil drafters work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Wisconsin vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,740 | $34.01 |
| Wisconsin | $68,880 | $33.12 |
| Minnesota | $72,220 | $34.72 |
| Iowa | $69,410 | $33.37 |
| Illinois | $63,050 | $30.31 |
| Michigan | $62,210 | $29.91 |
Related jobs in Wisconsin
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,580
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,700
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,610
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$74,990
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59,900
- Mechanical Drafters$67,960
Average pay, Wisconsin, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Wisconsin?
The average is $68,880 a year, and the median is $62,930. That is $1,860 (3%) less than the U.S. average of $70,740.
What is the hourly wage in Wisconsin?
$33.12 an hour on average; the median is $30.25.
Where in Wisconsin do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($73,980), followed by Madison, WI ($73,770). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Eau Claire, WI ($64,310).
How does Wisconsin rank?
Wisconsin ranks #21 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.