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

$63,440a year

Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $30.50 an hour or $5,287 a month.

Hourly
$30.50
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
123 of 285
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,080Median: $63,440Highest 10%: $110,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,080$22.63
25th$56,580$27.20
Median$63,440$30.50
75th$82,460$39.64
90th$110,200$52.97

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters.

Davenport, IA$66,370
St. Louis, MO$62,430
Peoria, IL$58,820
Chicago, IL$58,800
Architectural and Civil Drafter salary in Illinois Architectural and Civil Drafter salary in all states

Related jobs in Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Engineer$112,400
Mechanical Engineer$99,150
Civil Engineer$94,850
Industrial Engineer$93,980
Architect$81,010
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$71,190
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$68,190
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$66,910
Salaries for every job in Rockford, IL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $30.50 ($63,440 a year).

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

No: $63,440 against $66,150 nationally, 4% less.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $58,240, so Rockford pays 9% more.

Where does Rockford rank for architectural and civil drafter pay?

123 of 285 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,200 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.