California

Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$80,360
+13.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
$38.64
 
10th Percentile
$49,850
Entry level
90th Percentile
$114,600
Senior level
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Salary Range

Architectural and Civil Drafters in California earn between $49,850 and $114,600, with a mean of $80,360. The national average for this role is $70,752.

$80,360 mean
10th Percentile$49,85090th Percentile$114,600

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$80,360
National Average$70,752
District of Columbia$96,900
Colorado$78,240
New York$78,160
Massachusetts$77,110
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.