Architectural and Civil Drafters

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.

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BLS projects U.S. employment for Architectural and Civil Drafters to increase by 5.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 104,100 to 109,500 jobs. Its estimate of 9,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($66,150), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.

Base employment (2024)

104,100

Projected employment (2034)

109,500

Projected change (2024–2034)

5%

Annual openings (projected average)

9,100

Pay & Preparation
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$66,150

Associate's degree

None

None

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension (3.75/5) • Critical Thinking (3.62/5) • Active Listening (3.5/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.38/5) • Monitoring (3.25/5) • Speaking (3.25/5)

O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.

BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.

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