Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $59,670 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.69
10th percentile $35,830
90th percentile $85,860
Employed locally 120
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,830
    25th
    $45,910
    50th (median)
    $59,670
    75th
    $71,980
    90th
    $85,860

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 101% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 1% above 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 Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $95,960
    Engineers, All Other $73,260
    Industrial Engineers $97,340
    Electrical Engineers $111,170
    Mechanical Engineers $83,080
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Gainesville, FL is $28.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Gainesville, FL is 7.2% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $35,830 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,910.