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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Georgia
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton | $80,780 | $79,410 | $52,790 | $62,376 | 90 |
| Atlanta | $79,580 | $74,180 | $59,720 | $61,592 | 100 |
| Savannah | $79,090 | $74,190 | $59,430 | $61,272 | 95 |
| Gainesville | $78,500 | $71,930 | $48,830 | $60,886 | 97 |
| Augusta | $75,530 | $69,440 | $53,720 | $58,945 | 92 |
| Brunswick | $69,350 | $57,060 | $49,600 | $54,906 | 88 |
| Macon | $65,420 | $61,490 | $49,490 | $52,229 | 89 |
| Athens | $63,270 | $60,520 | $52,000 | $50,609 | 93 |
| Columbus | $62,380 | $56,430 | $47,230 | $49,938 | 89 |
| Valdosta | $60,520 | $57,540 | $48,150 | $48,536 | 88 |
| Albany | $55,060 | $52,990 | $37,510 | $44,422 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 17-3011.
- 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.
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