How much does an architectural and civil drafter make in Illinois?
$58,240a year
Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters in Illinois. That is $28.00 an hour or $4,853 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $58,240Highest 10%: $88,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| Median | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 75th | $74,790 | $35.96 | |
| 90th | $88,040 | $42.33 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $66,370 |
| Rockford, IL | $63,440 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,430 |
| Peoria, IL | $58,820 |
| Chicago, IL | $58,800 |
| Champaign, IL | $51,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architectural and civil drafters.
| 44. Indiana | $60,000 |
| 45. Mississippi | $59,920 |
| 46. Michigan | $58,330 |
| 47. Illinois | $58,240 |
| 48. Alabama | $57,100 |
| 49. South Dakota | $52,470 |
| 50. New Mexico | $50,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architectural and civil drafter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $28.00 ($58,240 a year).
Do architectural and civil drafters make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $58,240 against $66,150 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Illinois rank for architectural and civil drafter pay?
Illinois ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays architectural and civil drafters the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $66,370 a year.
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.