Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Nebraska

Architectural and civil drafters in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $67,840 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($63,230), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the architectural and civil drafters average at $65,950 and the median at $61,550 for 850 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,740.

Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$67,840
Lincoln$63,230

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$67,840	$63,200	$57,720	$54,348	92
Lincoln	$63,230	$59,640	$49,940	$50,988	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Nebraska

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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