Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
In San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad (CA), the median pay for architectural and civil drafters is $37.66 an hour ($78,340 a year). About 1,130 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($66,150). It is 2% higher than the California median ($76,520).
Pay range for architectural and civil drafters in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad (CA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.00 | $49,920 |
| 25% of workers | $29.82 | $62,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.66 | $78,340 |
| 75% of workers | $44.81 | $93,210 |
| 90% of workers | $50.62 | $105,290 |
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $82,820 | 610 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $81,130 | 1,750 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $80,040 | 150 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad (this page) | $78,340 | 1,130 |
| Chico | $77,850 | 70 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $76,950 | 850 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $76,630 | 3,890 |
| Napa | $76,000 | 60 |
| Vallejo | $75,460 | 70 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $73,930 | 180 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $73,700 | 200 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $71,860 | 160 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $70,800 | 120 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $70,580 | 840 |
| Visalia | $68,470 | 90 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $67,930 | 40 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $66,930 | 150 |
| Salinas | $66,470 | 80 |
| Modesto | $65,230 | 110 |
| Fresno | $64,280 | 260 |
| Redding | $63,410 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for architectural and civil drafters
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 9,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad (CA)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $91,620 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $92,480 |
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