Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $62,140 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.88
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $84,740
Employed locally 1,260
National median $64,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $50,200
    50th (median)
    $62,140
    75th
    $73,420
    90th
    $84,740

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $63,780
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $63,130
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $62,370
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $62,080
    Punta Gorda, FL $61,870
    Jacksonville, FL $61,590

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$102,010
    Industrial Engineers$100,090
    Mechanical Engineers$93,610
    Electrical Engineers$104,440
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$45,610
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Tampa, FL is $29.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Tampa, FL is 3.3% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Architectural and Civil Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,200.