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How much does an architectural and civil drafter make in Elkhart?

$58,080a year

Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area. That is $27.92 an hour or $4,840 a month.

Hourly
$27.92
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
240 of 285
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,110Median: $58,080Highest 10%: $83,190
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,110$20.73
25th$49,720$23.90
Median$58,080$27.92
75th$63,840$30.69
90th$83,190$40.00

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters.

Cincinnati, OH$70,010
Louisville, KY$62,900
Indianapolis, IN$62,330
Evansville, IN$59,890
Lafayette, IN$58,810
Chicago, IL$58,800
Fort Wayne, IN$57,110
South Bend, IN$52,790
Bloomington, IN$52,410
Architectural and Civil Drafter salary in Indiana Architectural and Civil Drafter salary in all states

Related jobs in Elkhart

Same field, median yearly pay.

Civil Engineer$99,330
Mechanical Engineer$97,950
Industrial Engineer$96,260
Electrical Engineer$85,730
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$79,570
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$63,210
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$60,530
Mechanical Drafter$58,880
Salaries for every job in Elkhart, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area is $27.92 ($58,080 a year).

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

No: $58,080 against $66,150 nationally, 12% less.

How does Elkhart compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $60,000, so Elkhart pays 3% less.

Where does Elkhart rank for architectural and civil drafter pay?

240 of 285 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,190 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.