Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Massachusetts
$77,110avg. a year
$37.07 an hour · 2,660 employed
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Massachusetts earn an average of $77,110 a year. That is $6,370 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $70,740. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $78,360.
$76,990Median pay
$37.07Average hourly
+25%Avg. pay since 2020
#5Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Massachusetts metro areas
Average pay for architectural and civil drafters by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
12,150 jobs
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$78,360
$37.67 an hour
240 jobs
Pittsfield, MA
$74,570
$35.85 an hour
380 jobs
Barnstable Town, MA
$73,360
$35.27 an hour
4160 jobs
Worcester, MA
$73,120
$35.16 an hour
5370 jobs
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
$72,110
$34.67 an hour
670 jobs
Springfield, MA
$69,060
$33.20 an hour
740 jobs
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
$68,890
$33.12 an hour
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Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Massachusetts, charted
Pay over time
Massachusetts, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Massachusetts architectural and civil drafters work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,740 | $34.01 |
| Massachusetts | $77,110 | $37.07 |
| New York | $78,160 | $37.58 |
| Rhode Island | $73,900 | $35.53 |
| Connecticut | $73,150 | $35.17 |
| New Hampshire | $68,940 | $33.15 |
| Vermont | $61,820 | $29.72 |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,000
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70,470
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,120
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$70,620
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$65,060
- Mechanical Drafters$79,060
Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Massachusetts?
The average is $77,110 a year, and the median is $76,990. That is $6,370 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $70,740.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$37.07 an hour on average; the median is $37.02.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($78,360), followed by Pittsfield, MA ($74,570). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Amherst Town-Northampton, MA ($68,890).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #5 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.