Careers · Architectural and Civil Drafters · Wisconsin
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin the median pay is $62,930 a year, 5% below the national median of $66,150.
$62,930median pay in Wisconsin, per year
$57,380–$78,620middle half earn
2,200employed in Wisconsin
$66,150U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Wisconsin
4open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Wisconsin or remote
1employer hiring
4posted in the last 7 days
MN · FLwhere most openings are
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)
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Architectural and Civil Drafters.
Licenses and training in Wisconsin
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in other states
District of Columbia · $97,880Massachusetts · $76,990California · $76,520Colorado · $76,370Connecticut · $76,290New York · $76,260Maryland · $75,180Georgia · $74,940Oregon · $74,000Delaware · $73,040
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against architectural and civil drafters and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against architectural and civil drafters and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 17-3011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Wisconsin, annual.