Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $63,780 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.67
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $92,440
Employed locally 1,860
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $50,280
    50th (median)
    $63,780
    75th
    $75,580
    90th
    $92,440

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 87% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 13% 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
    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
    Jacksonville, FL $61,590

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,190
    Industrial Engineers $107,400
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,840
    Mechanical Engineers $93,350
    Electrical Engineers $104,100
    Engineers, All Other $90,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Miami, FL is $30.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Miami, FL is 0.8% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,280.