Local Salary Data

Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Orange, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$57,533
10 filings
DOL Median (Orange, CA)
$57,533
vs National
+16.2%
National: $49,500
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,540
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$57,533
+16.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Architectural and Civil Drafters in Orange, CA earns $57,533 in nominal terms, which is 16.2% above the national average of $49,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,540 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Architectural and Civil Drafters make in Orange, CA?

The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Orange, CA is $57,533 based on 10 DOL filings.

Is Orange, CA a good place to work as a Architectural and Civil Drafters?

A Architectural and Civil Drafters in Orange, CA earns 16.2% more than the national median of $49,500, or $41,540 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.