Civil Drafter
A Civil Drafter prepares detailed technical drawings and plans for civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, pipelines, and land development. They use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create layouts, elevations, and cross-sections based on specifications from engineers and architects.
Average monthly gross
5,077 CAD
7 validated salaries
Median
4,350 CAD
less sensitive to extremes
Typical range
3,626 CAD - 7,260 CAD
10th to 90th percentile
Data period
2026 - 2026
based on validated records
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Civil Drafter
ISCO
3118
Language
en
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Top countries
| Country | Avg. | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 5,593 CAD | 3 |
| Switzerland | 5,435 CAD | 2 |
| United States | 3,945 CAD | 2 |
Companies in data
| Company | Avg. | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Scotiabank | 6,345 CAD | 2 |
| Amazon | 2,930 CAD | 1 |
| Bell Canada | 4,090 CAD | 1 |
| Salesforce | 4,960 CAD | 1 |
| Sika | 4,350 CAD | 1 |
| UBS | 6,520 CAD | 1 |
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Typical range
The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.
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Interpretation
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