How much does an architectural and civil drafter make in Portland?
$70,610a year
Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $33.95 an hour or $5,884 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.95
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 285
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,200Median: $70,610Highest 10%: $93,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,200 | $24.62 | |
| 25th | $59,040 | $28.38 | |
| Median | $70,610 | $33.95 | |
| 75th | $83,200 | $40.00 | |
| 90th | $93,810 | $45.10 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $127,300 |
| Engineer | $123,800 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $120,400 |
| Electrical Engineer | $113,800 |
| Engineering Technologist and Technician | $108,900 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $107,100 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $104,900 |
| Environmental Engineer | $102,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $102,200 |
| Industrial Engineer | $101,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architectural and civil drafter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $33.95 ($70,610 a year).
Do architectural and civil drafters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $70,610 against $66,150 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $66,200, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for architectural and civil drafter pay?
49 of 285 metro areas with data.
How much does an architectural and civil drafter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,810 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.