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Architectural and Civil Drafters in Connecticut
Considering a career as an Architectural or Civil Drafter in Connecticut?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Connecticut are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Connecticut is growing faster than average.
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Architectural and Civil Drafters in Connecticut earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For an Architectural or Civil Drafter Career?
- Architecture & Related Services
- Architectural Sciences & Technology
- Architectural Technology/Technician
- Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology
- Architectural Sciences & Technology, Other
- Engineering Technologies
- Drafting & Design Engineering Technology
- General Drafting & Design Technology
- CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology
- Architectural Drafting & Architectural CAD/CADD
- Civil Drafting & Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
How Many Architectural and Civil Drafters Work in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, there were 720 people working as Architectural and Civil Drafters in the year 2018.
There were 810 Architectural and Civil Drafters employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 90 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,140 Architectural and Civil Drafters working in it, which means Connecticut has fewer Architectural and Civil Drafters than average.
Job Projections for Connecticut
Jobs for Architectural and Civil Drafters in this state are growing at a rate of 8.1% which is similar to nationwide projections.
Connecticut Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 80 annual job openings, and a total of 930 jobs for Connecticut Architectural and Civil Drafters in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 9,500 annual jobs and 107,700 total jobs in 2026.
What do Architectural and Civil Drafters Make in Connecticut?
In 2018 wages for Architectural and Civil Drafters ranged from $41,580 to $91,740 with $61,570 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $19.99 to $44.1. The median hourly rate was $29.6.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $29.25 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.35.
The median salary in Connecticut is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Connecticut Metros for Architectural and Civil Drafters
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Architectural and Civil Drafters.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 240 | $70,580 |
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT | 240 | $56,550 |
New Haven, CT | 130 | $60,080 |
Springfield, MA-CT | 100 | $56,370 |
Worcester, MA-CT | 70 | $56,360 |
Danbury, CT | 40 | $59,130 |
Top States for Architectural and Civil Drafters Employment
View the list below to see where most Architectural and Civil Drafters work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 13,480 | $61,590 |
Texas | 11,200 | $53,340 |
Florida | 6,440 | $52,620 |
New York | 5,730 | $58,230 |
Pennsylvania | 4,560 | $51,810 |
Georgia | 2,830 | $55,970 |
Ohio | 2,700 | $51,400 |
North Carolina | 2,650 | $51,260 |
Colorado | 2,630 | $56,880 |
New Jersey | 2,510 | $57,790 |
Virginia | 2,380 | $51,950 |
Illinois | 2,320 | $62,530 |
Washington | 2,290 | $54,490 |
Missouri | 2,170 | $50,420 |
Arizona | 2,110 | $58,390 |
Massachusetts | 2,090 | $58,610 |
Wisconsin | 2,070 | $51,630 |
Minnesota | 1,870 | $53,910 |
Michigan | 1,740 | $49,310 |
Utah | 1,710 | $50,530 |
Below are the states where Architectural and Civil Drafters get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $65,100 |
Illinois | $62,530 |
California | $61,590 |
Connecticut | $61,570 |
Maryland | $61,400 |
Massachusetts | $58,610 |
Arizona | $58,390 |
New York | $58,230 |
New Jersey | $57,790 |
Alaska | $57,680 |
Related Careers in Connecticut
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Occupation | Connecticut Employment Total |
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Mechanical Drafters | 660 |
Electrical and Electronics Drafters | 380 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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