How much does a Landscape Drafter make in California? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Landscape Drafter in California is $63,646 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Landscape Drafter's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,268
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,078 to $71,823
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,098

Key Factors That Influence Landscape Drafter Salaries

A Landscape Drafter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Landscape Drafter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Landscape Drafter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,583
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $54,786
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,943
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $95,482
  • Expert (over 8 years): $124,825
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Data Control Clerk I less than 1 year $49,583
Data Control Clerk II 1-2 years $54,786
Landscape Drafter 2-4 years $61,943
Data Control Supervisor 5-8 years $95,482
Data Governance Supervisor over 8 years $124,825

Top Paying Cities for Landscape Drafter

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $63,756
  • West Hollywood: $63,710
  • Dodgertown: $63,755

Landscape Drafter Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Landscape Drafter roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Landscape Drafter positions in Financial Services or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Landscape Drafter as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Landscape Drafter

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities $76,376 $37.0 20%
Aerospace & Defense $73,193 $35.0 15%
Insurance $71,284 $34.0 12%
Business Services $70,011 $34.0 10%
MFG Nondurable $69,374 $33.0 9%

Landscape Drafter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Landscape Drafter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$57,078
Average $63,646/year
$71,823
$4,757
Average $5,304/month
$5,985
$1,098
Average $1,224/week
$1,381
$27
Average $31/hour
$35
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $71,823 $5,985 $1,381 $35
Average $63,646 $5,304 $1,224 $31
25th Percentile $57,078 $4,757 $1,098 $27

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