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Occupational Report
for Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Prepare detailed drawings of architectural and structural features of buildings or drawings and topographical relief maps used in civil engineering projects, such as highways, bridges, and public works. Utilize knowledge of building materials, engineering practices, and mathematics to complete drawings.
Employment Outlook
for Architectural and Civil Drafters
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Architectural and Civil Drafters
There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web
for Architectural and Civil Drafters
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 1 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 1
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Architectural and Civil Drafters
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Architectural and Civil Drafters
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$12.48 |
$16.75 |
$20.35 |
$25.03 |
$30.69
|
$21.04 |
$43,748 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
11.16 |
17.02 |
20.84 |
25.07 |
29.61
|
20.80 |
43,280 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
13.26 |
15.91 |
19.00 |
23.98 |
28.75
|
20.32 |
42,262 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
14.82 |
17.20 |
23.57 |
28.01 |
31.46
|
23.58 |
49,052 |
| Lane |
14.30 |
16.28 |
18.50 |
22.73 |
29.55
|
20.12 |
41,855 |
| Douglas |
16.55 |
17.63 |
19.22 |
20.76 |
23.22
|
19.68 |
40,947 |
| Coos / Curry |
13.73 |
15.16 |
18.67 |
21.92 |
25.17
|
18.92 |
39,339 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
13.75 |
16.67 |
19.36 |
28.00 |
37.37
|
22.28 |
46,340 |
| Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco |
17.59 |
20.10 |
22.63 |
25.16 |
29.02
|
22.71 |
47,239 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
14.86 |
16.82 |
21.10 |
26.27 |
29.02
|
21.41 |
44,526 |
| Klamath / Lake |
11.56 |
13.53 |
14.85 |
16.20 |
20.85
|
15.24 |
31,695 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Architectural and Civil Drafters
Industry
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Ownership |
2008
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
1,716 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
1,652 |
|
Construction
|
Private |
76 |
|
Construction of Buildings
|
Private |
50 |
|
Residential Building Construction
|
Private |
38 |
|
Specialty Trade Contractors
|
Private |
19 |
|
Manufacturing
|
Private |
229 |
|
Wood Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
91 |
|
Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
56 |
|
Other Wood Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
35 |
|
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
71 |
|
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
|
Private |
67 |
|
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
21 |
|
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing
|
Private |
16 |
|
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
|
Private |
41 |
|
Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
|
Private |
41 |
|
Wholesale Trade
|
Private |
24 |
|
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
|
Private |
23 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
1,222 |
|
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
|
Private |
1,173 |
|
Specialized Design Services
|
Private |
34 |
|
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
|
Private |
15 |
|
Management of Companies and Enterprises
|
Private |
71 |
|
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
|
Private |
21 |
|
Administrative and Support Services
|
Private |
19 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
62 |
|
Public Administration
|
Local |
45 |
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Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
|
Local |
45 |
Educational Requirements
for Architectural and Civil Drafters
Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Architectural and Civil Drafters
- Apply Basic Engineering Principles
- Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
- Apply Field Notes To Detailed Technical Drawings
- Apply Land Surveying Techniques
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Apply Regulations To Surveying And Construction Activities
- Apply Structural And Safety Principles To Buildings And Other Construction Projects
- Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
- Draw Prototypes And Plans To Scale
- Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
- Interpret Maps For Architecture, Construction And Civil Engineering
- Interpret Property Documents
- Maintain Blueprinting Equipment
- Prepare Maps And Charts
- Read And Interpret Aerial Photographs
- Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Calculus
- Use Compass, Dividers, Protractors And Triangles To Draw Manually
- Use Computer Aided Drafting Software
- Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
- Use Construction Industry Codes And Symbols On Blueprints
- Use Design And Graphics Principles In Civil Technology And Mapmaking
- Use Drafting Techniques
- Use Geometry
- Use Trigonometry
- Visualize Spatial Relationships In Construction And Mapping
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Architectural and Civil Drafters
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
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Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
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Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
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Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
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Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: (541) 276-1260
Programs of Training:
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Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
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Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
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Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
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Oregon Coast Community College
332 SW Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: (541) 265-2283
Programs of Training:
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Clatsop Community College
1653 Jerome Ave
Astoria, OR 97103
Phone: (503) 325-0910
Programs of Training:
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ITT Technical Institute-Portland
6035 NE 78th Ct
Portland, OR 97218
Phone: (503) 255-6500
Programs of Training:
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Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Architectural and Civil Drafters
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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