Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $60,690 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.18
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $79,590
Employed locally 300
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $49,030
    50th (median)
    $60,690
    75th
    $73,990
    90th
    $79,590

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 83% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Architectural and Civil Drafters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $103,710
    District of Columbia $88,430
    Alaska $85,700
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $81,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $79,770

    Nearby metros — Architectural and Civil Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,780
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $63,130
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $62,370
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $62,140
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $62,080
    Punta Gorda, FL $61,870

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$97,260
    Surveyors$59,490
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$83,720
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$47,170
    Industrial Engineers$90,660
    Mechanical Engineers$85,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Cape Coral, FL is $29.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.33 or more per hour.

    Is Cape Coral above or below average for Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries?

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Cape Coral, FL is 5.6% below the national median of $64,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,030.