Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Kentucky

Architectural and civil drafters in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $65,200 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($56,900), across the 3 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the architectural and civil drafters average at $62,850 and the median at $60,120 for 870 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,740.

Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$65,200
Lexington$59,880
Bowling Green$56,900

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$65,200	$62,900	$52,700	$50,969	93
Lexington	$59,880	$55,640	$46,980	$46,669	93
Bowling Green	$56,900	$52,980	$37,900	$44,887	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other states

Architectural and Civil Drafters salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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