Architectural and Civil Drafters in Missouri

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

• Projected employment for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Missouri is growing faster than average.

• Architectural and Civil Drafters in Missouri earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Architectural and Civil Drafters Work in Missouri?

In 2018, there were 2,170 Architectural and Civil Drafters working in the state.

There were 2,290 Architectural and Civil Drafters employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 120 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 1,140 Architectural and Civil Drafters working in it, which means Missouri has more Architectural and Civil Drafters than average.

Job Projections for Missouri

Jobs for Architectural and Civil Drafters in this state are growing at a rate of 8.6% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.1%.

Missouri Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 210 annual job openings, and 2,410 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 Missouri?

In 2018 wages for Architectural and Civil Drafters ranged from $34,060 to $81,410 with $50,420 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.38 to $39.14. The median hourly rate was $24.24.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $22.79 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $1.45.

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

Top Missouri 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
St. Louis, MO-IL	990	$54,040
Kansas City, MO-KS	730	$52,860
Springfield, MO	170	$50,450
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO	170	$47,700
Jefferson City, MO	80	$50,540
Columbia, MO	60	$45,480
Joplin, MO	50	$52,480

Top States for Architectural and Civil Drafters Employment

The table below shows the states 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

Related Careers in MO

You may also be interested in the following careers:

Occupation	MO Employment Total

What Major Will Prepare You For an Architectural or Civil Drafter Career?

• Engineering Technologies
• Drafting & Design Engineering Technology
• General Drafting & Design Technology
• CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology

References

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