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Best states for a computer aided drafter
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It seems like computer aided drafters are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for computer aided drafters aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research shows that Arizona is the best state in the country for computer aided drafters.
Arizona is the best state for jobs for computer aided drafters, and Indiana is the worst. The most common pay in Arizona is $47,208, while the median pay in Indiana is $37,533.If you are currently seeking employment as a computer aided drafter, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for computer aided drafters in 2026
1. Arizona
Total computer aided drafter jobs: 209 Average annual salary: $47,208 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
2. Vermont
Total computer aided drafter jobs: 32 Average annual salary: $46,624 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Location Quotient: 1.51
3. North Dakota
Total computer aided drafter jobs: 34 Average annual salary: $45,478 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
4. Connecticut
Total computer aided drafter jobs: 101 Average annual salary: $49,138 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
5. Rhode Island
Total computer aided drafter jobs: 43 Average annual salary: $45,767 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
6. District of Columbia
Total computer aided drafter jobs: 63 Average annual salary: $51,756 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
7. New Jersey
Total computer aided drafter jobs: 161 Average annual salary: $54,074 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 0.73
8. Minnesota
Total computer aided drafter jobs: 200 Average annual salary: $46,137 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
9. Pennsylvania
Total computer aided drafter jobs: 249 Average annual salary: $46,144 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
10. Maryland
Total computer aided drafter jobs: 352 Average annual salary: $46,104 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Location Quotient: 2.01
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Detailed list of the best states for a computer aided drafter
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $47,208 | $35,000 | 7,016,270 | 209 |
| 2 | Vermont | $46,624 | $37,000 | 623,657 | 32 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $45,478 | $36,000 | 755,393 | 34 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $49,138 | $37,000 | 3,588,184 | 101 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $45,767 | $35,000 | 1,059,639 | 43 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $51,756 | $38,000 | 693,972 | 63 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $54,074 | $40,000 | 9,005,644 | 161 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $46,137 | $35,000 | 5,576,606 | 200 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $46,144 | $34,000 | 12,805,537 | 249 |
| 10 | Maryland | $46,104 | $34,000 | 6,052,177 | 352 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $42,843 | $33,000 | 869,666 | 40 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $46,189 | $34,000 | 1,815,857 | 27 |
| 13 | Montana | $42,775 | $34,000 | 1,050,493 | 50 |
| 14 | Hawaii | $47,315 | $38,000 | 1,427,538 | 51 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $45,560 | $34,000 | 10,273,419 | 188 |
| 16 | California | $48,677 | $36,000 | 39,536,653 | 878 |
| 17 | Colorado | $45,078 | $34,000 | 5,607,154 | 175 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $44,732 | $33,000 | 4,454,189 | 66 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $44,918 | $34,000 | 6,859,819 | 279 |
| 20 | New York | $46,557 | $35,000 | 19,849,399 | 290 |
| 21 | Oregon | $42,975 | $33,000 | 4,142,776 | 175 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $40,696 | $31,000 | 2,088,070 | 92 |
| 23 | Washington | $44,481 | $35,000 | 7,405,743 | 197 |
| 24 | Delaware | $43,139 | $32,000 | 961,939 | 38 |
| 25 | Illinois | $44,186 | $33,000 | 12,802,023 | 246 |
| 26 | Kansas | $42,657 | $32,000 | 2,913,123 | 73 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $41,547 | $32,000 | 1,342,795 | 67 |
| 28 | Missouri | $43,898 | $33,000 | 6,113,532 | 114 |
| 29 | Utah | $41,210 | $31,000 | 3,101,833 | 107 |
| 30 | Nevada | $41,555 | $31,000 | 2,998,039 | 63 |
| 31 | Texas | $42,291 | $31,000 | 28,304,596 | 506 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $42,181 | $32,000 | 6,715,984 | 108 |
| 33 | Virginia | $42,001 | $31,000 | 8,470,020 | 345 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $41,202 | $31,000 | 3,930,864 | 76 |
| 35 | Ohio | $41,229 | $30,000 | 11,658,609 | 225 |
| 36 | Alaska | $38,037 | $34,000 | 739,795 | 53 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $38,575 | $30,000 | 579,315 | 36 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $39,689 | $30,000 | 5,795,483 | 193 |
| 39 | Georgia | $40,835 | $30,000 | 10,429,379 | 330 |
| 40 | Iowa | $39,860 | $30,000 | 3,145,711 | 96 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $40,059 | $30,000 | 5,024,369 | 97 |
| 42 | Alabama | $39,189 | $29,000 | 4,874,747 | 121 |
| 43 | Florida | $40,611 | $30,000 | 20,984,400 | 395 |
| 44 | Michigan | $39,487 | $29,000 | 9,962,311 | 186 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $39,416 | $30,000 | 3,004,279 | 46 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $39,108 | $30,000 | 1,920,076 | 65 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $37,029 | $28,000 | 2,984,100 | 66 |
| 48 | Idaho | $36,999 | $28,000 | 1,716,943 | 51 |
| 49 | Maine | $35,903 | $28,000 | 1,335,907 | 41 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $38,680 | $29,000 | 4,684,333 | 68 |
| 51 | Indiana | $37,533 | $28,000 | 6,666,818 | 132 |
Highest paying states for computer aided drafters
| Rank | State | Avg. Computer Aided Drafter Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $47,208 |
| 2 | Vermont | $46,624 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $45,478 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $49,138 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $45,767 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $51,756 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $54,074 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $46,137 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $46,144 |
| 10 | Maryland | $46,104 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $42,843 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $46,189 |
| 13 | Montana | $42,775 |
| 14 | Hawaii | $47,315 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $45,560 |
| 16 | California | $48,677 |
| 17 | Colorado | $45,078 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $44,732 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $44,918 |
| 20 | New York | $46,557 |
| 21 | Oregon | $42,975 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $40,696 |
| 23 | Washington | $44,481 |
| 24 | Delaware | $43,139 |
| 25 | Illinois | $44,186 |
| 26 | Kansas | $42,657 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $41,547 |
| 28 | Missouri | $43,898 |
| 29 | Utah | $41,210 |
| 30 | Nevada | $41,555 |
| 31 | Texas | $42,291 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $42,181 |
| 33 | Virginia | $42,001 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $41,202 |
| 35 | Ohio | $41,229 |
| 36 | Alaska | $38,037 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $38,575 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $39,689 |
| 39 | Georgia | $40,835 |
| 40 | Iowa | $39,860 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $40,059 |
| 42 | Alabama | $39,189 |
| 43 | Florida | $40,611 |
| 44 | Michigan | $39,487 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $39,416 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $39,108 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $37,029 |
| 48 | Idaho | $36,999 |
| 49 | Maine | $35,903 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $38,680 |
| 51 | Indiana | $37,533 |
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Updated January 8, 2025