Architectural and Civil Drafters pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,140 or more. The middle half of architectural and civil drafters in Worcester earn between $59,920 and $78,590.
- $41K10th
- $60K25th
- $72KMedian
- $79K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,120 | $6,093 | $35.15 |
| Median | $72,310 | $6,026 | $34.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,920 | $4,993 | $28.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,590 | $6,549 | $37.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Architectural and civil drafters in Worcester earn 5% less than the Massachusetts average ($77,110) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($70,740). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $66,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $73,120 | $72,310 | $40,560 | $103,140 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $77,110 | $76,990 | $56,850 | $102,660 | 2,660 |
| 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 Worcester
On the average salary of $73,120, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $56,934 a year, or $4,744 a month and $2,190 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for architectural and civil drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $73,120 buys what about $71,321 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 4th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($78,360).
- Boston$78,360
- Pittsfield$74,570
- Barnstable$73,360
- Worcester$73,120
- Springfield$69,060
- Amherst$68,890
All Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries in Massachusetts
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 Worcester: questions
How much do architectural and civil drafters make an hour in Worcester?
$35.16 an hour on average, and $34.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and civil drafters salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and civil drafters take-home pay in Worcester?
About $56,934 a year ($4,744 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,120. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do architectural and civil drafters earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more 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 Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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