Architectural and Civil Drafters pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,350 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,430 or more. The middle half of architectural and civil drafters in Columbus earn between $47,230 and $67,180.
- $41K10th
- $47K25th
- $56KMedian
- $67K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,380 | $5,198 | $29.99 |
| Median | $56,430 | $4,702 | $27.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,230 | $3,936 | $22.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,180 | $5,598 | $32.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Architectural and civil drafters in Columbus earn 17% less than the Georgia average ($75,040) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($70,740). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $66,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $62,380 | $56,430 | $41,350 | $102,430 | 60 |
| Georgia | $75,040 | $74,940 | $46,530 | $108,610 | 3,970 |
| United States | $70,740 | $66,150 | $46,260 | $99,710 | 103,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $62,380, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $49,938 a year, or $4,162 a month and $1,921 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $49,938 | $4,162 |
| Working in AL | $49,689 | $4,141 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for architectural and civil drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $62,380 buys what about $69,858 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 9th of 11 Georgia metro areas for this job; Dalton pays the most ($80,780).
Highest-paying cities for architectural and civil drafters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($93,870).
- San Jose, CA$93,870
- Lake Charles, LA$90,720
- San Francisco, CA$89,290
- Denver, CO$83,770
- Rochester, MN$83,220
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Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Columbus: questions
How much do architectural and civil drafters make an hour in Columbus?
$29.99 an hour on average, and $27.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and civil drafters salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,350 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and civil drafters take-home pay in Columbus?
About $49,938 a year ($4,162 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,380.
Do architectural and civil drafters earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3011; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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