Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Ocala, FL

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

Median annual salary $56,400 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.12
10th percentile $33,870
90th percentile $77,400
Employed locally 110
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,870
    25th
    $46,120
    50th (median)
    $56,400
    75th
    $61,480
    90th
    $77,400

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 96% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 4% 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 Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$91,000
    Mechanical Engineers$87,260
    Civil Engineers$89,970
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,500
    Mechanical Drafters$65,790
    Electrical Engineers$106,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Ocala, FL is $27.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Ocala, FL is 12.3% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $33,870 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,120.