Architectural and Civil Drafters salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Middle 50%
- $65,350–$97,910
- vs U.S. median
- +21%
- Metro rank
- #3 of 88
Architectural and Civil Drafters in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $79,860 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,120 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% above the U.S. median of $66,150 and 5% above the CO statewide median of $76,370. It ranks #3 of 88 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,120 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in other CO metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $63,930 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $61,850 |
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What is the average Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Denver?
The BLS median is $79,860 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,120 jobs pay between $65,350 and $97,910. The 10th percentile is $60,260 and the 90th is $114,190.
Is Denver a high-paying metro for Architectural and Civil Drafters?
That is 21% above the U.S. median of $66,150 and 5% above the CO statewide median of $76,370. It ranks #3 of 88 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Architectural and Civil Drafters make an hour in Denver?
About $38.39 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $79,860 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $31.42–$47.07 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.