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Electronic drafter salary

Average electronic drafter salary

$57,250

$27.52 hourly rate

Entry-level electronic drafter salary
$41,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Electronic Drafter Salary

The average salary for an Electronic Drafter is about $57,250 per year. This figure can vary based on factors such as experience, geographic location, and industry. For instance, electronic drafters working in specialized fields or major cities often command higher salaries due to increased demand and complexity of projects.

In addition, the salary range for electronic drafters typically falls between $45,000 and $70,000, reflecting varying levels of expertise and responsibility. Entry-level positions might start around $45,000, while experienced professionals or those in managerial roles can earn upwards of $70,000.

Where to Find Higher Salaries

States like California and Texas are known for offering competitive salaries for electronic drafters due to their thriving tech and engineering sectors. Major cities such as San Francisco, New York, and Seattle frequently provide the highest pay, driven by the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals.

  • Top Cities: San Francisco, New York, Seattle
  • Highest Paying States: California, Texas

As industries evolve, the demand for electronic drafters is expected to grow, providing ample opportunities for career advancement.

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Where can an Electronic Drafter earn more?

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Tech Mahindra$71,653
Kelly Services$50,197

Average electronic drafter salary by state

The highest-paying states for electronic drafters are Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey. The lowest average electronic drafter salary states are Washington, Idaho, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for electronic drafters

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Delaware$71,540$34.39
2West Virginia$70,155$33.73
3Rhode Island$67,459$32.43
4Connecticut$68,957$33.15
5New Hampshire$64,461$30.99
6Maryland$71,375$34.31
7District of Columbia$71,195$34.23
8Nevada$63,144$30.36
9South Dakota$59,526$28.62
10North Dakota$59,143$28.43
11Vermont$62,754$30.17
12Ohio$69,833$33.57
13New Jersey$70,380$33.84
14Kentucky$65,115$31.31
15Utah$60,333$29.01
16New York$69,854$33.58
17Mississippi$61,292$29.47
18Montana$58,653$28.20
19South Carolina$63,916$30.73
20Nebraska$59,370$28.54
21Alaska$58,375$28.06
22Pennsylvania$60,917$29.29
23Massachusetts$65,989$31.73
24Louisiana$61,700$29.66
25Wisconsin$56,199$27.02
26Hawaii$59,621$28.66
27Missouri$60,354$29.02
28Colorado$59,184$28.45
29Virginia$60,150$28.92
30Michigan$58,862$28.30
31California$63,417$30.49
32Indiana$57,231$27.51
33Maine$52,839$25.40
34Wyoming$50,436$24.25
35Alabama$52,374$25.18
36New Mexico$52,687$25.33
37Arizona$52,855$25.41
38Georgia$52,847$25.41
39North Carolina$57,288$27.54
40Iowa$52,202$25.10
41Oregon$53,087$25.52
42Idaho$51,603$24.81
43Arkansas$51,345$24.69
44Tennessee$52,780$25.38
45Illinois$55,994$26.92
46Minnesota$52,823$25.40
47Kansas$50,429$24.24
48Oklahoma$51,457$24.74
49Washington$51,762$24.89
50Florida$52,066$25.03
51Texas$52,670$25.32

Highest paying cities for electronic drafters

The highest-paying cities for electronic drafters are East Brunswick, NJ, Stamford, CT, and Los Angeles, CA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1East Brunswick, NJ$70,639$33.96
2Stamford, CT$69,816$33.57
3Los Angeles, CA$62,521$30.06
4Longmont, CO$59,060$28.39
5Schaumburg, IL$56,118$26.98
6Scottsdale, AZ$52,908$25.44
7Round Rock, TX$52,817$25.39

Electronic drafter salary details

An electronic drafter's salary ranges from $41,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $78,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average electronic drafter salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an electronic drafter's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$78,000$6,500$38
75th Percentile$67,000$5,583$32
Average$57,250$4,771$28
25th Percentile$48,000$4,000$23
10th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20

Highest paying electronic drafter jobs

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Drafter$43,542$3,629$20.933,968

Top companies hiring electronic drafters now:

  1. Kyocera Mobile jobs (1)
  2. Intel jobs (1)
  3. Unisys jobs (1)
  4. LSI jobs (1)
  5. Tech Mahindra jobs (2)

Which companies pay electronic drafters the most?

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Tech Mahindra$71,653$34.45
2Fender$56,217$27.03
3Kelly Services$50,197$24.13

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$64,000$62,400$60,800$59,200$57,600$56,000
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Electronic drafter salary trends

The average electronic drafter salary has risen by $7,034 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average electronic drafter earned $50,216 annually, but today, they earn $57,250 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for electronic drafters over the last decade.

Compare electronic drafter salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average electronic drafter salary over time

Compare electronic drafter salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Electronic drafter salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$57,300$27.52+0.9%
2024$56,700$27.27+2.4%
2023$55,400$26.62+0.6%
2022$55,000$26.46-0.5%
2021$55,300$26.58+0.8%

Recently added electronic drafter salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.Electrical and Electronics Drafter, MidLexington Park, MD04/05/2025$55,300
Pride NowT224-Esg-Drafter Dsgn-Elect/ElectronicsTulsa, OK01/25/2024$43,827
Pride NowT224-Esg-Drafter Dsgn-Elect/ElectronicsTulsa, OK01/25/2024$43,827

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