Architectural and Civil Drafters pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,680 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,870 or more. The middle half of architectural and civil drafters in Ponce earn between $30,910 and $45,110.
- $25K10th
- $31K25th
- $37KMedian
- $45K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,920 | $3,327 | $19.19 |
| Median | $36,940 | $3,078 | $17.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,910 | $2,576 | $14.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,110 | $3,759 | $21.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architectural and Civil Drafters pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Architectural and civil drafters in Ponce earn 10% less than the Puerto Rico average ($44,150) and 44% less than the U.S. average ($70,740). At the median the gap is -44% against the U.S. median of $66,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $39,920 | $36,940 | $24,680 | $59,870 | 30 |
| Puerto Rico | $44,150 | $44,720 | $31,920 | $58,990 | 690 |
| United States | $70,740 | $66,150 | $46,260 | $99,710 | 103,700 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Ponce a good place for architectural and civil drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 2nd of 2 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($44,610).
- San Juan$44,610
- Ponce$39,920
All Architectural and Civil Drafters salaries in Puerto Rico
Highest-paying cities for architectural and civil drafters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($93,870).
- San Jose, CA$93,870
- Lake Charles, LA$90,720
- San Francisco, CA$89,290
- Denver, CO$83,770
- Rochester, MN$83,220
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Architectural and Civil Drafters salary in Ponce: questions
How much do architectural and civil drafters make an hour in Ponce?
$19.19 an hour on average, and $17.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architectural and civil drafters salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,680 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do architectural and civil drafters earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 44% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3011; area Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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