SOC 17-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Drafters — Cape Coral
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Cape Coral, FL the median wage is $63,790.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Cape Coral, FL the median wage is $63,790. That is 10.8% lower than the national median of $71,550. Pay ranges from under $45,560 at the tenth percentile to more than $114,820 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,150 to $79,730.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.56 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $73,230. Of the 431 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 140th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,560 | −36.3% |
| 25th | $52,150 | −27.1% |
| Median (50th) | $63,790 | −10.8% |
| 75th | $79,730 | +11.4% |
| 90th | $114,820 | +60.5% |
| Mean | $70,710 | −1.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $73,230 | 340 | |
| 2 | Tampa | $72,170 | 230 | |
| 3 | Deltona | $69,370 | 40 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $68,880 | 90 | |
| 5 | Lakeland | $67,380 | 50 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $63,470 | 80 | |
| 7 | Orlando | $63,140 | 230 | |
| 8 | North Port | $60,680 | 80 | |
| 9 | Panama City | $60,260 | 30 | |
| 10 | Ocala | $59,140 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cape Coral run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $63,790 buys what $61,692 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,692US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,790 a year, 10.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,560 to $114,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $73,230.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mechanical Drafters in Cape Coral, FL?
The median annual wage is $63,790, or $30.67 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $71,550, so pay in Cape Coral, FL is 10.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cape Coral, FL earns more than $114,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,560 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $73,230 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Cape Coral, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data