How much does a mechanical drafter make in Florida?
$68,050a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters in Florida. That is $32.72 an hour or $5,671 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.72
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $68,050Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $55,830 | $26.84 | |
| Median | $68,050 | $32.72 | |
| 75th | $79,280 | $38.12 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.27 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $73,230 |
| Tampa, FL | $72,170 |
| Deltona, FL | $69,370 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $68,880 |
| Lakeland, FL | $67,380 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $63,790 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $63,470 |
| Orlando, FL | $63,140 |
| North Port, FL | $60,680 |
| Panama City, FL | $60,260 |
| Ocala, FL | $59,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical drafters.
| 21. Rhode Island | $69,290 |
| 22. Kentucky | $68,880 |
| 23. Connecticut | $68,830 |
| 24. Florida | $68,050 |
| 25. Arizona | $67,410 |
| 26. Georgia | $66,670 |
| 27. Missouri | $66,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical drafter make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $32.72 ($68,050 a year).
Do mechanical drafters make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $68,050 against $71,550 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Florida rank for mechanical drafter pay?
Florida ranks 24 of 47 states.
Which city in Florida pays mechanical drafters the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $73,230 a year.
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.