Drafters, All Other Salary
The median drafters, all other salary in the United States is $63,520 per year ($30.54/hour). Salaries range from $43,420 at the entry level to $99,380+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 14,470 drafters, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 6.9% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$63,520
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.54
per hour
Employment
14,470
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$43,420
25th percentile
$51,650
Median
$63,520
75th percentile
$79,700
90th percentile
$99,380
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-6.9%
Decline
Annual Openings
1,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Drafters, All Other Salary by State
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Top Paying States
New Jersey
$78K
+23%
California
$73K
+16%
Wisconsin
$73K
+15%
Washington
$73K
+15%
New York
$72K
+14%
Massachusetts
$72K
+14%
New Hampshire
$71K
+11%
Arizona
$70K
+10%
Utah
$69K
+9%
Louisiana
$68K
+8%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $77,840 | +22.5% |
| California | $73,390 | +15.5% |
| Wisconsin | $73,040 | +15.0% |
| Washington | $72,800 | +14.6% |
| New York | $72,190 | +13.6% |
| Massachusetts | $72,100 | +13.5% |
| New Hampshire | $70,710 | +11.3% |
| Arizona | $70,070 | +10.3% |
| Utah | $69,420 | +9.3% |
| Louisiana | $68,470 | +7.8% |
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Drafters, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $90,850 | +43.0% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,360 | +29.7% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $81,220 | +27.9% |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $80,470 | +26.7% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $79,960 | +25.9% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $78,020 | +22.8% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $77,020 | +21.3% |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $76,330 | +20.2% |
| Fresno, CA | $75,150 | +18.3% |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $75,090 | +18.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
How does this compare to pro athletes?
A drafters, all other earning $63,520/year would need 938 years to match Stephen Curry's NBA salary, or 1008 yearsto match Patrick Mahomes' NFL contract.
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