Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$73,720
↑ 35.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Electrical and Electronics Drafters — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Electrical and Electronics Drafters — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 35.3% since 2011 ($54,470 → $73,720)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $73,720
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.9%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,720 | +6.4% |
| 2023 | $69,260 | +7.8% |
| 2022 | $64,240 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $61,510 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | $62,100 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | $61,530 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | $60,070 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | $59,690 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | $59,970 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | $59,520 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | $58,790 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | $57,250 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | $55,700 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | $54,470 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.