Drafters, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for drafters, all other in the U.S. is $63,520 ($30.54 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $63,520
- Mean annual wage
- $68,250
- Median hourly wage
- $30.54
- Employment
- 14,470
14,470 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,420 | $20.88 |
| 25th percentile | $51,650 | $24.83 |
| Median (50th) | $63,520 | $30.54 |
| 75th percentile | $79,700 | $38.32 |
| 90th percentile | $99,380 | $47.78 |
Highest-paying states for drafters, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $77,840 | 350 |
| California | $73,390 | 1,750 |
| Wisconsin | $73,040 | 200 |
| Washington | $72,800 | 520 |
| New York | $72,190 | 610 |
| Massachusetts | $72,100 | 170 |
| New Hampshire | $70,710 | 70 |
| Arizona | $70,070 | 430 |
| Utah | $69,420 | 170 |
| Louisiana | $68,470 | 1,200 |
Lowest-paying states
- Alabama: $47,320 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $48,020 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $49,920 median annual wage
- Illinois: $53,300 median annual wage
- Pennsylvania: $54,240 median annual wage
About this occupation
All drafters not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 12.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.4% |
| Associate's degree | 34.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.3% |
| Master's degree | 4.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Civil Engineers$100,840
- Industrial Engineers$102,440
- Mechanical Engineers$104,110
- Electrical Engineers$120,630
- Engineers, All Other$122,930
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$99,280
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,150
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130,220
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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