Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Hawaii

Architectural and civil drafters in Hawaii earn the most in Kahului (average $71,380 a year) and the least in Honolulu ($68,800), across the 2 Hawaii metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the architectural and civil drafters average at $68,230 and the median at $63,510 for 610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,740.

Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Hawaii

Kahului$71,380
Honolulu$68,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kahului	$71,380	$64,850	$60,360	$55,425	109
Honolulu	$68,800	$64,130	$57,180	$53,806	111

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Hawaii's top brackets above $125,000 follow Act 46 (2024). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other states

Architectural and Civil Drafters salary by city and state

More about pay in Hawaii

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.
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.

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