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How much does an architectural and civil drafter make in Visalia?

$68,470a year

Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters in the Visalia, CA metro area. That is $32.92 an hour or $5,706 a month.

Hourly
$32.92
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
58 of 285
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,730Median: $68,470Highest 10%: $95,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,730$22.47
25th$59,260$28.49
Median$68,470$32.92
75th$82,310$39.57
90th$95,410$45.87

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for architectural and civil drafters.

San Jose, CA$82,820
San Francisco, CA$81,130
Santa Rosa, CA$80,040
San Diego, CA$78,340
Chico, CA$77,850
Sacramento, CA$76,950
Los Angeles, CA$76,630
Napa, CA$76,000
Vallejo, CA$75,460
Santa Maria, CA$73,930
Oxnard, CA$73,700
San Luis Obispo, CA$71,860
Stockton, CA$70,800
Riverside, CA$70,580
Bakersfield, CA$66,930
Salinas, CA$66,470
Modesto, CA$65,230
Fresno, CA$64,280
Architectural and Civil Drafter salary in California Architectural and Civil Drafter salary in all states

Related jobs in Visalia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Engineer$124,000
Civil Engineer$104,800
Industrial Engineer$101,900
Mechanical Engineer$92,770
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$78,220
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$75,650
Salaries for every job in Visalia, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an architectural and civil drafter make an hour in Visalia?

The median hourly pay in the Visalia, CA metro area is $32.92 ($68,470 a year).

Do architectural and civil drafters make more in Visalia than the national average?

Yes: $68,470 against $66,150 nationally, 4% more.

How does Visalia compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $76,520, so Visalia pays 11% less.

Where does Visalia rank for architectural and civil drafter pay?

58 of 285 metro areas with data.

How much does an architectural and civil drafter make starting out in Visalia?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,410 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.