Architectural and Civil Drafters in Oregon

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

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

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

• Architectural and Civil Drafters in Oregon 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 Oregon?

In Oregon, there were 1,510 people working as Architectural and Civil Drafters in the year 2018.

There were 1,300 Architectural and Civil Drafters employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 210 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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

Job Projections for Oregon

Jobs for Architectural and Civil Drafters in this state are growing at a rate of 14.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.1%.

Oregon Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 130 annual job openings, and 1,360 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 Oregon?

In 2018 wages for Architectural and Civil Drafters ranged from $37,860 to $86,610 with $55,020 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $18.2 to $41.64. The median hourly rate was $26.45.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $26.1 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.35.

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

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Top Oregon 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
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	1,220	$56,360
Eugene, OR	120	$41,250
Bend-Redmond, OR	80	$54,250
Salem, OR	70	$50,220
Corvallis, OR	30	$52,940

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

Related Careers in Oregon

Discover similar careers:

Occupation	Oregon Employment Total
Mechanical Drafters	1,140
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	430

References

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