Local Salary Data

Architectural and Civil Drafters Salary in Redwood City, CA

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

Local Median
$59,600
8 filings
DOL Median (Redwood City, CA)
$59,600
vs National
+20.4%
National: $49,500
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,032
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$59,600
+20.4% 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 Redwood City, CA earns $59,600 in nominal terms, which is 20.4% 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 $43,032 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Redwood City, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
BOXLEAF DESIGN, INC.$67,5002
Metasequoia Inc.$58,4902
JONATHAN JANG, ARCHITECT, INC.$57,2001
Hayes Group Architects inc$57,0003

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Redwood City, CA is $59,600 based on 8 DOL filings.

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

A Architectural and Civil Drafters in Redwood City, CA earns 20.4% more than the national median of $49,500, or $43,032 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.