Architectural and Civil Drafters pay range in Flint
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,840 or more. The middle half of architectural and civil drafters in Flint earn between $52,190 and $68,860.
- $48K10th
- $52K25th
- $61KMedian
- $69K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,220 | $5,268 | $30.39 |
| Median | $61,440 | $5,120 | $29.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,190 | $4,349 | $25.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,860 | $5,738 | $33.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Flint vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Architectural and civil drafters in Flint earn about the same as the Michigan average ($62,210) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($70,740). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $66,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint | $63,220 | $61,440 | $47,510 | $82,840 | 50 |
| Michigan | $62,210 | $58,330 | $40,390 | $90,750 | 2,100 |
| 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 Flint
On the average salary of $63,220, a single filer in Flint takes home about $49,963 a year, or $4,164 a month and $1,922 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Flint's local income tax (1%).
Is Flint a good place for architectural and civil drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Flint area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $63,220 buys what about $67,954 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Flint ($45,880). A typical home costs $197,858, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other Michigan cities
Flint ranks 4th of 8 Michigan metro areas for this job; Kalamazoo pays the most ($69,690).
- Kalamazoo$69,690
- Detroit$66,510
- Grand Rapids$66,320
- Flint$63,220
- Lansing$62,860
- Ann Arbor$62,600
- Traverse City$55,160
- Muskegon$54,230
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 Flint: questions
How much do architectural and civil drafters make an hour in Flint?
$30.39 an hour on average, and $29.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and civil drafters salary in Flint?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and civil drafters take-home pay in Flint?
About $49,963 a year ($4,164 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,220. Includes Flint's local income tax (1%).
Do architectural and civil drafters earn more in Flint than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Flint, MI (22420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Flint's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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