Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 25 metro areas • California
Architectural and Civil Drafters in California earn a median salary of $68,470 per year on average across 25 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.5% vs the national median of $64,280. An estimated 12,600 architectural and civil drafters are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $58,790 to $80,690 depending on location.
$68,470
Avg median salary in California
$80,690
Highest paying metro
$58,790
Lowest paying metro
12,600
Employed in California
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inArchitectural and Civil Drafters salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $80,690 | $71,630 | $100,220 | 730 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,270 | $63,240 | $97,300 | 2,470 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $76,790 | $61,350 | $79,890 | 210 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,550 | $62,460 | $86,390 | 1,420 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,770 | $59,720 | $115,580 | 270 |
| Vallejo, CA | $75,580 | $57,910 | $104,390 | 70 |
| Napa, CA | $75,510 | $63,020 | $96,710 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $74,620 | $63,120 | $90,820 | 4,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $73,230 | $62,100 | $83,500 | 900 |
| Stockton, CA | $69,900 | $57,270 | $78,500 | 140 |
| Chico, CA | $68,630 | $55,190 | $87,590 | 40 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $68,630 | $59,560 | $84,920 | 150 |
| Visalia, CA | $66,630 | $52,560 | $76,370 | 90 |
| Riverside, CA | $64,850 | $55,550 | $77,780 | 830 |
| Salinas, CA | $64,690 | $59,090 | $79,060 | 80 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $64,470 | $59,180 | $77,540 | 210 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $64,310 | $62,400 | $78,520 | 60 |
| Merced, CA | $63,600 | $59,030 | $78,810 | 40 |
| Redding, CA | $63,400 | $58,240 | $73,010 | 50 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $63,270 | $55,350 | $81,100 | 40 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $63,060 | $52,950 | $76,960 | 170 |
| Modesto, CA | $61,410 | $53,160 | $75,740 | 130 |
| Fresno, CA | $60,810 | $50,330 | $75,060 | 260 |
| North Coast Region of California | $59,290 | $56,270 | $74,000 | 50 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $58,790 | $49,980 | $76,020 | 90 |