Drafters Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Drafters in the United States is around $63300 per year.

How much do Drafters make in the United States?

In the United States, Drafters earn an average hourly wage of $30.43 and a mean annual wage of $63300.

Mean Hourly Wage

$30.43

Mean Annual Wage

$63300

Drafters earnings by experience

For Drafters positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $18.44 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $23.01 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $29.04, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $36.53. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $44.99 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Drafters roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $38360 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $47860 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $60400. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $75980, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $93570 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Drafters

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$18.44

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$38360

Earnings for Junior-level Drafters

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$23.01

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$47860

Earnings for Mid-level Drafters

Median Hourly Wage

$29.04

Median Annual Wage

$60400

Earnings for Senior-level Drafters

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$36.53

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$75980

Earnings for Top-level Drafters

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$44.99

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$93570

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)