Architectural and Civil Drafters pay range in Pittsfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $113,020 or more. The middle half of architectural and civil drafters in Pittsfield earn between $59,440 and $96,070.
- $35K10th
- $59K25th
- $73KMedian
- $96K75th
- $113K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,570 | $6,214 | $35.85 |
| Median | $73,130 | $6,094 | $35.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,440 | $4,953 | $28.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,070 | $8,006 | $46.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Pittsfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Architectural and civil drafters in Pittsfield earn 3% less than the Massachusetts average ($77,110) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($70,740). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $66,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | $74,570 | $73,130 | $34,740 | $113,020 | 40 |
| Massachusetts | $77,110 | $76,990 | $56,850 | $102,660 | 2,660 |
| United States | $70,740 | $66,150 | $46,260 | $99,710 | 103,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary after taxes in Pittsfield
On the average salary of $74,570, a single filer in Pittsfield takes home about $57,881 a year, or $4,823 a month and $2,226 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Pittsfield a good place for architectural and civil drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsfield area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $74,570 buys what about $78,407 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsfield ($51,860). A typical home costs $391,817, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other Massachusetts cities
Pittsfield ranks 2nd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($78,360).
- Boston$78,360
- Pittsfield$74,570
- Barnstable$73,360
- Worcester$73,120
- Springfield$69,060
- Amherst$68,890
All Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for architectural and civil drafters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($93,870).
- San Jose, CA$93,870
- Lake Charles, LA$90,720
- San Francisco, CA$89,290
- Denver, CO$83,770
- Rochester, MN$83,220
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Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Pittsfield: questions
How much do architectural and civil drafters make an hour in Pittsfield?
$35.85 an hour on average, and $35.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and civil drafters salary in Pittsfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architectural and civil drafters take-home pay in Pittsfield?
About $57,881 a year ($4,823 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,570. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do architectural and civil drafters earn more in Pittsfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($70,740).
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; area Pittsfield, MA (38340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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