Architectural and Civil Drafters salary
in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
- Middle 50%
- $49,730–$77,480
- vs U.S. median
- -6%
- Metro rank
- #66 of 88
Architectural and Civil Drafters in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro earn a median of $62,420 a year, based on BLS estimates for 290 jobs (May 2025). That is 6% below the U.S. median of $66,150 and in line with the FL statewide median of $62,640. It ranks #66 of 88 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE290 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in other FL metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $65,160 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $63,450 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $63,120 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $62,780 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $62,180 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $61,720 |
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What is the average Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Cape Coral?
The BLS median is $62,420 a year (May 2025). Half of the 290 jobs pay between $49,730 and $77,480. The 10th percentile is $45,160 and the 90th is $85,970.
Is Cape Coral a high-paying metro for Architectural and Civil Drafters?
That is 6% below the U.S. median of $66,150 and in line with the FL statewide median of $62,640. It ranks #66 of 88 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Architectural and Civil Drafters make an hour in Cape Coral?
About $30.01 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $62,420 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.91–$37.25 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.