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How much does an architectural and civil drafter make in Colorado Springs?

$61,850a year

Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $29.74 an hour or $5,154 a month.

Hourly
$29.74
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
171 of 285
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,080Median: $61,850Highest 10%: $101,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,080$23.12
25th$48,640$23.38
Median$61,850$29.74
75th$80,800$38.85
90th$101,100$48.58

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters.

Denver, CO$79,860
Boulder, CO$75,200
Greeley, CO$67,720
Fort Collins, CO$63,930
Grand Junction, CO$58,350
Architectural and Civil Drafter salary in Colorado Architectural and Civil Drafter salary in all states

Related jobs in Colorado Springs

Same field, median yearly pay.

Aerospace Engineer$152,000
Computer Hardware Engineer$136,900
Engineer$129,800
Electronics Engineer$119,300
Electrical Engineer$118,300
Environmental Engineer$114,500
Mechanical Engineer$109,400
Industrial Engineer$105,300
Architect$97,080
Civil Engineer$94,840
Salaries for every job in Colorado Springs, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does an architectural and civil drafter make an hour in Colorado Springs?

The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $29.74 ($61,850 a year).

Do architectural and civil drafters make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?

No: $61,850 against $66,150 nationally, 7% less.

How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $76,370, so Colorado Springs pays 19% less.

Where does Colorado Springs rank for architectural and civil drafter pay?

171 of 285 metro areas with data.

How much does an architectural and civil drafter make starting out in Colorado Springs?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,100 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.