How much does an architectural and civil drafter make in New York?
$76,260a year
Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters in New York. That is $36.66 an hour or $6,355 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.66
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 7,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,390Median: $76,260Highest 10%: $113,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,390 | $23.75 | |
| 25th | $60,890 | $29.27 | |
| Median | $76,260 | $36.66 | |
| 75th | $93,840 | $45.12 | |
| 90th | $113,400 | $54.52 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $77,170 |
| Ithaca, NY | $66,690 |
| Syracuse, NY | $66,140 |
| Rochester, NY | $64,770 |
| Albany, NY | $63,250 |
| Buffalo, NY | $63,070 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $62,360 |
| Kingston, NY | $61,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for architectural and civil drafters.
| 3. California | $76,520 |
| 4. Colorado | $76,370 |
| 5. Connecticut | $76,290 |
| 6. New York | $76,260 |
| 7. Maryland | $75,180 |
| 8. Georgia | $74,940 |
| 9. Oregon | $74,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architectural and civil drafter make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $36.66 ($76,260 a year).
Do architectural and civil drafters make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $76,260 against $66,150 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New York rank for architectural and civil drafter pay?
New York ranks 6 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays architectural and civil drafters the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $77,170 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.