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Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Florida
- Tampa$74,060
- Miami$73,460
- Palm Bay$73,140
- Jacksonville$71,490
- Fort Myers$70,710
- Deltona$70,110
- Lakeland$68,470
- Sarasota$66,990
- Orlando$66,830
- Ocala$64,370
- Panama City$60,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $74,060 | $72,170 | $62,320 | $60,931 | 101 |
| Miami | $73,460 | $73,230 | $58,210 | $60,509 | 114 |
| Palm Bay | $73,140 | $63,470 | $58,470 | $60,284 | 100 |
| Jacksonville | $71,490 | $68,880 | $56,750 | $59,123 | 99 |
| Fort Myers | $70,710 | $63,790 | $52,150 | $58,574 | 102 |
| Deltona | $70,110 | $69,370 | $61,480 | $58,152 | 99 |
| Lakeland | $68,470 | $67,380 | $53,090 | $56,999 | 97 |
| Sarasota | $66,990 | $60,680 | $55,460 | $55,957 | 102 |
| Orlando | $66,830 | $63,140 | $50,630 | $55,845 | 101 |
| Ocala | $64,370 | $59,140 | $53,070 | $53,901 | 95 |
| Panama City | $60,890 | $60,260 | $54,060 | $51,105 | 97 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 17-3013.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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