Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Florida
$65,550avg. a year
$31.52 an hour · 7,530 employed
Architectural and Civil Drafters in Florida earn an average of $65,550 a year. That is $5,190 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $70,740. The best-paying metro area is Jacksonville, FL at $68,740.
$62,640Median pay
$31.52Average hourly
+19%Avg. pay since 2020
#37Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Florida metro areas
Average pay for architectural and civil drafters by metro area. Swipe to see all 20.
1530 jobs
Jacksonville, FL
$68,740
$33.05 an hour
21,320 jobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$68,090
$32.74 an hour
31,270 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$67,800
$32.60 an hour
4270 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$67,320
$32.37 an hour
590 jobs
Naples-Marco Island, FL
$66,430
$31.94 an hour
690 jobs
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL
$65,850
$31.66 an hour
7100 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL
$65,580
$31.53 an hour
830 jobs
Punta Gorda, FL
$65,480
$31.48 an hour
9330 jobs
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
$65,360
$31.43 an hour
10130 jobs
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
$65,050
$31.27 an hour
11290 jobs
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
$64,610
$31.06 an hour
12160 jobs
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
$64,210
$30.87 an hour
1340 jobs
Wildwood-The Villages, FL
$63,660
$30.61 an hour
141,740 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$63,540
$30.55 an hour
15170 jobs
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
$63,130
$30.35 an hour
16150 jobs
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
$62,290
$29.95 an hour
1790 jobs
Gainesville, FL
$61,170
$29.41 an hour
18120 jobs
Ocala, FL
$60,400
$29.04 an hour
1950 jobs
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL
$59,630
$28.67 an hour
20130 jobs
Tallahassee, FL
$58,080
$27.92 an hour
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Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Florida, charted
Pay over time
Florida, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Florida architectural and civil drafters work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Florida vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,740 | $34.01 |
| Florida | $65,550 | $31.52 |
| Georgia | $75,040 | $36.08 |
| Alabama | $57,890 | $27.83 |
Related jobs in Florida
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,820
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,030
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67,170
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$73,680
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52,010
- Mechanical Drafters$70,180
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do architectural and civil drafters make in Florida?
The average is $65,550 a year, and the median is $62,640. That is $5,190 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $70,740.
What is the hourly wage in Florida?
$31.52 an hour on average; the median is $30.12.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
Jacksonville, FL ($68,740), followed by Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL ($68,090). The lowest average among 20 metro areas with data is Tallahassee, FL ($58,080).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #37 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-3011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national architectural and civil drafters page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.