Architectural and Civil Drafters pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,650 or more. The middle half of architectural and civil drafters in Minneapolis earn between $62,960 and $84,260.
- $56K10th
- $63K25th
- $72KMedian
- $84K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,980 | $6,165 | $35.57 |
| Median | $72,020 | $6,002 | $34.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,960 | $5,247 | $30.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $84,260 | $7,022 | $40.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Architectural and civil drafters in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($72,220) and 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $73,980 | $72,020 | $55,850 | $99,650 | 1,390 |
| Minnesota | $72,220 | $70,680 | $52,000 | $98,110 | 1,930 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $73,980, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $57,368 a year, or $4,781 a month and $2,206 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $57,992 | $4,833 |
| Working in MN | $57,368 | $4,781 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for architectural and civil drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $73,980 buys what about $70,577 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 2nd of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Rochester pays the most ($83,220).
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do architectural and civil drafters make an hour in Minneapolis?
$35.57 an hour on average, and $34.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and civil drafters salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and civil drafters take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $57,368 a year ($4,781 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,980. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do architectural and civil drafters earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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