Salary Breakdown
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Average
$57,700
ANNUAL
$27.74
HOURLY
Entry Level
$37,390
ANNUAL
$17.98
HOURLY
Mid Level
$54,830
ANNUAL
$26.36
HOURLY
Expert Level
$78,700
ANNUAL
$37.84
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Architectural and Civil Drafters
1,110
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Supporting Programs
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Top Expected Tasks
Architectural and Civil Drafters
01
Produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand, using compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles, and other drafting devices.
02
Draft plans and detailed drawings for structures, installations, and construction projects, such as highways, sewage disposal systems, and dikes, working from sketches or notes.
03
Coordinate structural, electrical, and mechanical designs and determine a method of presentation to graphically represent building plans.
04
Analyze building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical documents and reports to determine their effect on architectural designs.
05
Draw maps, diagrams, and profiles, using cross-sections and surveys, to represent elevations, topographical contours, subsurface formations, and structures.
06
Lay out and plan interior room arrangements for commercial buildings, using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment and software.
07
Supervise and train other technologists, technicians, and drafters.
08
Determine the order of work and method of presentation, such as orthographic or isometric drawing.
09
Finish and duplicate drawings and documentation packages according to required mediums and specifications for reproduction, using blueprinting, photography, or other duplicating methods.
10
Draw rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings, and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets, and other data.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Expression
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