Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in California

Median Salary

$76,520

per year

Hourly Rate

$36.79

per hour

Employment

11,400

in California

vs. National Avg

+15.7%

National: $66,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $66,150, California pays 15.7% MORE for Architectural and Civil Drafters positions.

Purchasing Power

$69,124

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

36%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$49,850

25th

$62,220

Median

$76,520

75th

$96,300

90th

$114,600

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).