Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $64,470 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.00
10th percentile $48,770
90th percentile $96,370
Employed locally 210
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,770
    25th
    $59,180
    50th (median)
    $64,470
    75th
    $77,540
    90th
    $96,370

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Architectural and Civil Drafters salary vs area income 67% Median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary is 33% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,690
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,270
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $76,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $76,550
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $75,770

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$106,430
    Mechanical Engineers$122,760
    Engineers, All Other$127,770
    Industrial Engineers$124,990
    Electrical Engineers$134,620
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Santa Maria, CA is $31.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Santa Maria, CA is 0.3% above 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $48,770 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,180.