BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Architectural and Civil Drafters in Florida

$65,550 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$31.51 per hour

▼ 7.3% below U.S. average37th of 50 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$65,550per year
Median$62,640per year
Hourly$31.51per hour
10th – 90th percentile$43,680 – $95,150per year

Architectural and Civil Drafters Pay Range in Florida

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$43,680
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$48,380
  • 50th Percentile — Median$62,640
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$77,580
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$95,150

Half of Architectural and Civil Drafters in Florida earn more than $62,640. The top 10% make $95,150 or more, while entry-level workers start around $43,680.

Architectural and Civil Drafters in Florida: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Florida ranks 37th of 50 states for Architectural and Civil Drafters pay, at $65,550 per year (7.3% below the U.S. average of $70,740).
  • 7,530 people work as Architectural and Civil Drafters in Florida — 7.3% of all U.S. Architectural and Civil Drafters jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.14: Architectural and Civil Drafters jobs are more concentrated in Florida than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,680; the top 10% earn over $95,150.
  • Hourly equivalent: $31.51 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $96,900.
  • Among engineering jobs in Florida, Nuclear Engineers pays the most ($137,910).

Architectural and Civil Drafters Job Market in Florida

Key factors affecting compensation

Florida's key industries are Tourism, Healthcare, Real Estate, and its job market is rated strong. Architectural and Civil Drafters here earn $65,550 on average, placing the state 37th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.98 (U.S. = 1.00), a Florida salary of $65,550 is roughly equivalent to $66,888 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Missouri ($66,460), North Carolina ($66,430), Nebraska ($65,950) are the closest alternatives for Architectural and Civil Drafters weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Florida?

The average Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Florida is $65,550 per year (median $62,640), which is 7.3% below the national average of $70,740.

How does Florida rank for Architectural and Civil Drafters pay?

Florida ranks 37th out of 50 states. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia ($96,900/yr).

How much do entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters make in Florida?

The lowest-paid 10% of Architectural and Civil Drafters in Florida earn about $43,680 per year and the 25th percentile is $48,380.

How much do Architectural and Civil Drafters make per hour in Florida?

About $31.51 per hour, based on the $65,550 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Architectural and Civil Drafters work in Florida?

BLS counts 7,530 Architectural and Civil Drafters jobs in Florida (OEWS May 2025).

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