How much does an architectural and civil drafter make in Iowa?
$64,220a year
Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters in Iowa. That is $30.88 an hour or $5,352 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.88
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $64,220Highest 10%: $102,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $57,500 | $27.64 | |
| Median | $64,220 | $30.88 | |
| 75th | $80,390 | $38.65 | |
| 90th | $102,100 | $49.07 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $66,370 |
| Dubuque, IA | $65,760 |
| Des Moines, IA | $64,240 |
| Ames, IA | $63,620 |
| Omaha, NE | $63,200 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,660 |
| Sioux City, IA | $61,630 |
| Iowa City, IA | $59,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architectural and civil drafters.
| 22. North Dakota | $64,720 |
| 23. South Carolina | $64,680 |
| 24. Utah | $64,290 |
| 25. Iowa | $64,220 |
| 26. Wyoming | $63,730 |
| 27. Hawaii | $63,510 |
| 28. Virginia | $63,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architectural and civil drafter make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $30.88 ($64,220 a year).
Do architectural and civil drafters make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $64,220 against $66,150 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Iowa rank for architectural and civil drafter pay?
Iowa ranks 25 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa 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.