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Architectural and Civil Drafters in Connecticut

Architectural and civil drafters create detailed drawings and plans for construction projects, from building designs to highway layouts and bridges. They work in architecture firms, engineering companies, construction offices, and government agencies, translating engineer and architect concepts into precise technical drawings that guide actual construction. In Connecticut the median pay is $76,290 a year, 15% above the national median of $66,150.

$76,290median pay in Connecticut, per year
$64,250–$79,720middle half earn
810employed in Connecticut
$66,150U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Connecticut

4open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Connecticut or remote
1employer hiring
4posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingWritingSpeakingMonitoringCoordination

Knowledge areas

DesignBuilding and ConstructionEngineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)

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O*NET-SOC 17-3011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Connecticut, annual.