Mechanical Drafters Salary in Panama City, FL

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

Median annual salary $52,610 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.30
10th percentile $40,130
90th percentile $77,560
Employed locally 30
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,130
    25th
    $51,530
    50th (median)
    $52,610
    75th
    $64,780
    90th
    $77,560

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 78% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Drafters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $111,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,540
    Colorado Springs, CO $87,860
    Boulder, CO $86,500
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $86,230

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Flint, MI $77,440
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $71,440
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $71,200
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $69,200
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $68,480
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $67,900

    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
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $54,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Panama City?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Panama City, FL is $25.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.09 or more per hour.

    Is Panama City above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Panama City, FL is 23.2% below the national median of $68,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Drafters in Panama City?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $40,130 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,530.