Architectural Technology Job and Salary Outlook
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Local, State, and National Wages and Employment Trends
Annual Salary Information (Architectural and Civil Drafters):
(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 wage data)
Median Hourly Rates – Architectural and Civil Drafters:
Location | Hourly Low (10%) | Hourly QL (25%) | Hourly Median (50%) | Hourly QU (75%) | Hourly High (90%) |
| United States | $18.16 | $22.88 | $28.76 | $35.79 | $41.44 |
| Pennsylvania | $17.99 | $22.50 | $27.98 | $32.56 | $39.00 |
| Lancaster, PA | $18.19 | $21.39 | $24.51 | $29.02 | $36.15 |
Median Annual Salary – Architectural and Civil Drafters:
| Location | Annual Low (10%) | Annual QL (25%) | Annual Median (50%) | Annual QU (75%) | Annual High (90%) |
| United States | $37,770 | $47,580 | $59,820 | $74,440 | $86,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,430 | $46,800 | $58,200 | $67,730 | $81,120 |
| Lancaster, PA | $37,830 | $44,500 | $50,970 | $60,360 | $75,200 |
State and National Employment Trends
(Pennsylvania source: Projections Central 2020-2030 long-term projections external site)
(United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022-2032 employment projections)
Pennsylvania
Employment data for Architectural and Civil Drafters.
| Employment (2020) | Projected employment (2030) | Projected growth (2020-2030) | Projected annual job openings (2020-2030) |
| 5,050 employees | 5,160 employees | +2% | 490 |
United States
Employment from Architectural and Civil Drafters.
| Employment (2022) | Projected employment (2032) | Projected growth (2022-2032) | Projected annual job openings (2022-2032) |
| 107,100 employees | 107,700 employees | +1%(Little or no change) | 10,000 |
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*Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement.