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Architectural and Civil Drafters in Minnesota

Is Minnesota a good place for you to work as an Architectural or Civil Drafter?

10.0% Jobs Projection

$53,910 Median Salary

220 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Minnesota are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

Projected employment for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Minnesota is growing faster than average.
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Minnesota earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

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How Many Architectural and Civil Drafters Work in Minnesota?

In 2018, there were 1,870 Architectural and Civil Drafters working in the state.

There were 1,960 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 Minnesota has more Architectural and Civil Drafters than average.

Job Projections for Minnesota

Jobs for Architectural and Civil Drafters in this state are growing at a rate of 10.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.1%.

Minnesota Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 220 annual job openings, and 2,520 total jobs in 2026 for Architectural and Civil Drafters in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 9,500 annual jobs and 107,700 total jobs in 2026.

What do Architectural and Civil Drafters Make in Minnesota?

In 2018 wages for Architectural and Civil Drafters ranged from $36,520 to $73,950 with $53,910 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $17.56 to $35.55. The median hourly rate was $25.92.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $25.45 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.47.

The median salary in Minnesota is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Minnesota 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
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	1,410	$54,780
Fargo, ND-MN	150	$51,750
Duluth, MN-WI	90	$47,310
St. Cloud, MN	80	$49,060
Mankato-North Mankato, MN	40	$54,770
Grand Forks, ND-MN	30	$55,680

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
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
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

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Occupation	Minnesota Employment Total
Mechanical Drafters	2,030
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	360

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
College Factual
National Center for Education Statistics
O*NET Online
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