Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $54,830 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.36
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $78,620
Employed locally 100
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $43,000
    50th (median)
    $54,830
    75th
    $64,220
    90th
    $78,620

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 81% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 19% 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 Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other$115,170
    Mechanical Engineers$102,030
    Civil Engineers$95,290
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$118,620
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$93,230
    Computer Hardware Engineers$114,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Panama City, FL is $26.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Panama City, FL is 14.7% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,000.