Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Maine

Architectural and civil drafters in Maine earn the most in Portland (average $71,080 a year) and the least in Bangor ($64,600), across the 2 Maine metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the architectural and civil drafters average at $68,240 and the median at $66,200 for 440 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,740.

Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Maine

Portland$71,080
Bangor$64,600

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Portland	$71,080	$70,610	$59,040	$55,715	102
Bangor	$64,600	$62,610	$50,480	$51,403	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maine's standard deduction phase-out above $102,250 of income is not modelled. 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 Maine

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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