U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPrepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Use knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89,670 | 1.6 % | $23.43 | $48,740 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $14.42 | $17.82 | $22.32 | $28.20 | $34.69 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $29,990 | $37,070 | $46,430 | $58,660 | $72,150 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 70,560 | 5.52 | $23.29 | $48,450 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 2,630 | 0.05 | $27.07 | $56,310 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 1,760 | 0.27 | $23.37 | $48,610 |
| Residential Building Construction | 1,750 | 0.30 | $21.87 | $45,500 |
| Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing | 1,190 | 0.37 | $22.39 | $46,560 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 70,560 | 5.52 | $23.29 | $48,450 |
| Specialized Design Services | 860 | 0.75 | $22.54 | $46,890 |
| Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | 330 | 0.51 | $20.59 | $42,830 |
| Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing | 1,190 | 0.37 | $22.39 | $46,560 |
| Land Subdivision | 170 | 0.33 | $29.03 | $60,380 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 60 | 0.01 | $34.02 | $70,760 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 110 | 0.02 | $31.27 | $65,040 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 30 | (7) | $29.96 | $62,310 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | (8) | (8) | $29.17 | $60,680 |
| Land Subdivision | 170 | 0.33 | $29.03 | $60,380 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 13,320 | 0.95 | 1.35 | $26.39 | $54,900 |
| Texas | 8,670 | 0.86 | 1.22 | $22.52 | $46,850 |
| Florida | 6,940 | 0.98 | 1.39 | $22.27 | $46,320 |
| New York | 5,390 | 0.65 | 0.92 | $25.48 | $53,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,980 | 0.91 | 1.29 | $21.77 | $45,290 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 470 | 1.11 | 1.58 | $22.40 | $46,590 |
| Utah | 1,270 | 1.11 | 1.57 | $20.50 | $42,640 |
| Wyoming | 290 | 1.06 | 1.50 | $20.80 | $43,270 |
| Hawaii | 580 | 1.02 | 1.45 | $21.84 | $45,420 |
| Florida | 6,940 | 0.98 | 1.39 | $22.27 | $46,320 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 690 | 0.43 | 0.61 | $26.60 | $55,320 |
| Maryland | 1,290 | 0.53 | 0.74 | $26.42 | $54,950 |
| California | 13,320 | 0.95 | 1.35 | $26.39 | $54,900 |
| District of Columbia | 420 | 0.66 | 0.93 | $26.31 | $54,730 |
| Arizona | 1,650 | 0.70 | 0.99 | $25.99 | $54,050 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,570 | 0.94 | 1.33 | $25.77 | $53,590 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 3,460 | 0.69 | 0.98 | $27.38 | $56,940 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 2,530 | 1.01 | 1.44 | $25.00 | $52,000 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,830 | 0.52 | 0.73 | $23.11 | $48,070 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,810 | 1.09 | 1.55 | $24.79 | $51,560 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,740 | 0.97 | 1.37 | $23.65 | $49,190 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,740 | 1.26 | 1.79 | $26.71 | $55,550 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,670 | 0.83 | 1.18 | $24.40 | $50,750 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL | 1,550 | 1.62 | 2.30 | $21.31 | $44,320 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,340 | 1.42 | 2.01 | $26.45 | $55,010 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, WA | 240 | 2.53 | 3.58 | $31.95 | $66,460 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 100 | 2.35 | 3.33 | $19.93 | $41,450 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | 250 | 1.64 | 2.33 | $21.40 | $44,500 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | 190 | 1.63 | 2.31 | $18.24 | $37,940 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee, FL | 1,550 | 1.62 | 2.30 | $21.31 | $44,320 |
| Bismarck, ND | 100 | 1.62 | 2.29 | $19.07 | $39,670 |
| Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-Goleta, CA | 260 | 1.59 | 2.26 | $23.70 | $49,290 |
| Corvallis, OR | 50 | 1.48 | 2.10 | $25.28 | $52,590 |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | 1,090 | 1.43 | 2.03 | $23.03 | $47,900 |
| San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,340 | 1.42 | 2.01 | $26.45 | $55,010 |