Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Mississippi

Architectural and civil drafters in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $61,980 a year) and the least in Jackson ($61,050), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the architectural and civil drafters average at $60,660 and the median at $59,920 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,740.

Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$61,980
Jackson$61,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$61,980	$57,940	$49,420	$50,234	90
Jackson	$61,050	$57,790	$55,390	$49,524	89

*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

Architectural and Civil Drafters salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

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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