Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Colorado
$78,240avg. a year
$37.62 an hour · 3,570 employed
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Colorado earn an average of $78,240 a year. That is $7,500 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $70,740. The best-paying metro area is Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO at $83,770.
$76,370Median pay
$37.62Average hourly
+23%Avg. pay since 2020
#3Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Colorado metro areas
Average pay for architectural and civil drafters by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
12,120 jobs
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
$83,770
$40.27 an hour
2190 jobs
Boulder, CO
$77,260
$37.14 an hour
380 jobs
Greeley, CO
$73,190
$35.19 an hour
4350 jobs
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO
$69,910
$33.61 an hour
5360 jobs
Colorado Springs, CO
$68,840
$33.09 an hour
640 jobs
Pueblo, CO
$66,060
$31.76 an hour
790 jobs
Grand Junction, CO
$62,610
$30.10 an hour
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Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Colorado, charted
Pay over time
Colorado, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Colorado architectural and civil drafters work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Colorado vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,740 | $34.01 |
| Colorado | $78,240 | $37.62 |
| Utah | $69,460 | $33.39 |
| Nebraska | $65,950 | $31.71 |
| Wyoming | $64,460 | $30.99 |
| Oklahoma | $64,410 | $30.97 |
| Kansas | $63,790 | $30.67 |
Related jobs in Colorado
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$60,020
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78,830
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,050
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,750
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$78,980
- Mechanical Drafters$93,270
Average pay, Colorado, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Colorado?
The average is $78,240 a year, and the median is $76,370. That is $7,500 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $70,740.
What is the hourly wage in Colorado?
$37.62 an hour on average; the median is $36.72.
Where in Colorado do they earn the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($83,770), followed by Boulder, CO ($77,260). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Grand Junction, CO ($62,610).
How does Colorado rank?
Colorado ranks #3 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-3011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national architectural and civil drafters page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.