Architectural and Civil Drafters
Prepare 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.
About the profession
Prepare 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.
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Based on the Architectural and Civil Drafters role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Architectural and Civil Drafter → Practitioner Architectural and Civil Drafter → Senior Practitioner Architectural and Civil Drafter → Lead Architectural and Civil Drafter
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
95K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $39,720 - $53,435/year With equity/bonuses: $43,692 - $64,122 Top markets (SF/NYC): $45,678 - $64,122 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Produce drawings, using computer-assisted drafting systems (CAD) or drafting machines, or by hand, using compasses, dividers, protractors, triangles, and other drafting…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $27,804 - $48,092 Year 2-3: Junior level $53,435 - $63,793 Year 4-6: Mid level $63,793 - $69,165 Year 7-10: Senior level $69,165 - $84,908 Year 10+:…
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