Occupation ยท SOC 17-3011
Architectural and Civil Drafters: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of architectural and civil drafters can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 109,550 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $64,280 ($30.90 an hour).
US employment
109,550
Median annual wage
$64,280
Mean annual wage
$68,860
Median hourly wage
$30.90
Education and training
Typical education
Associate's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$88,430
- Alaska$85,700
- Colorado$76,960
- Massachusetts$75,850
- New York$74,760
Top 5 after cost of living
- Alaska$83,720
- Louisiana$82,280
- District of Columbia$80,460
- North Dakota$76,450
- Colorado$74,680
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Drafters | $68,510 | $4,230 (+6.6%) | 3 | Associate's degree |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $73,720 | $9,440 (+14.7%) | 3 | Associate's degree |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,740 | $103,460 (+161.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Civil Engineers | $99,590 | $35,310 (+54.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $96,690 | $32,410 (+50.4%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,140 | $36,860 (+57.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas13,480
- 2. California12,950
- 3. Florida8,140
- 4. New York8,010
- 5. Pennsylvania5,230
- 6. Georgia3,480
- 7. Colorado3,300
- 8. Ohio3,260
- 9. North Carolina3,140
- 10. Massachusetts2,730
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$88,430
- 2. Alaska$85,700
- 3. Colorado$76,960
- 4. Massachusetts$75,850
- 5. New York$74,760
- 6. California$74,390
- 7. Louisiana$72,580
- 8. Maryland$71,810
- 9. Nevada$71,460
- 10. Maine$70,760
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Civil EngineersTeleworkable
- Industrial EngineersTeleworkable
- Mechanical EngineersOn-site
- Electrical EngineersTeleworkable
- Engineers, All OtherOn-site
- Architects, Except Landscape and NavalTeleworkable
- Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerTeleworkable
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansOn-site
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