Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Idaho

Architectural and civil drafters in Idaho earn the most in Coeur d'Alene (average $72,860 a year) and the least in Pocatello ($54,970), across the 5 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the architectural and civil drafters average at $66,900 and the median at $61,840 for 1,010 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,740.

Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Idaho

Coeur d'Alene$72,860
Idaho Falls$69,010
Boise$68,790
Twin Falls$60,310
Pocatello$54,970

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Coeur d'Alene	$72,860	$64,360	$57,550	$57,334	98
Idaho Falls	$69,010	$58,310	$46,160	$54,829	94
Boise	$68,790	$63,160	$58,160	$54,686	98
Twin Falls	$60,310	$59,370	$48,530	$48,551	92
Pocatello	$54,970	$51,900	$47,010	$44,543	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). 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

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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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