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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Illinois
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $71,730 | $63,440 | $56,580 | $55,882 | 92 |
| Chicago | $63,720 | $58,800 | $48,320 | $50,366 | 104 |
| Peoria | $59,940 | $58,820 | $50,470 | $47,516 | 91 |
| Champaign | $55,200 | $51,920 | $45,290 | $43,942 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other states
More about pay in Illinois
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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