Average Architectural Drafter Hourly Pay

Skills in Autodesk Revit Architecture, Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include 3D Rendering and Autodesk AutoCAD.

An entry-level Architectural Drafter with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $15.63 based on 74 salaries. An early career Architectural Drafter with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $17.51 based on 609 salaries. A mid-career Architectural Drafter with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $19.82 based on 232 salaries. An experienced Architectural Drafter with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $22.55 based on 221 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $24.

Employees with Architectural Drafter in their job title in San Francisco, California earn an average of 32.9% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Minneapolis, Minnesota (23.5% more) and San Diego, California (16.9% more). The lowest salaries can be found in Dallas, Texas (6.1% less).