SOC 17-3019 · May 2025 · United States
Drafters, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Drafters, All Other across the United States is $63,520 per year, measured over 14,470 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $77,840.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Drafters, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 64.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $77,840 and Alabama pays $47,320.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $77,840 | 350 | |
| 2 | California | $73,390 | 1,750 | |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $73,040 | 200 | |
| 4 | Washington | $72,800 | 520 | |
| 5 | New York | $72,190 | 610 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $72,100 | 170 | |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $70,710 | 70 | |
| 8 | Arizona | $70,070 | 430 | |
| 9 | Utah | $69,420 | 170 | |
| 10 | Louisiana | $68,470 | 1,200 |
States with the most Drafters, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 2,450 | $59,990 | |
| 2 | California | 1,750 | $73,390 | |
| 3 | Louisiana | 1,200 | $68,470 | |
| 4 | Florida | 670 | $59,970 | |
| 5 | Oregon | 660 | $58,790 | |
| 6 | New York | 610 | $72,190 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 550 | $62,400 | |
| 8 | Washington | 520 | $72,800 | |
| 9 | Arizona | 430 | $70,070 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 400 | $61,990 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $90,850 | 80 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $82,360 | 170 |
| 3 | New York | $81,220 | 550 |
| 4 | Milwaukee | $80,470 | — |
| 5 | Detroit | $79,960 | 180 |
| 6 | Sacramento | $78,020 | 100 |
| 7 | Baton Rouge | $77,020 | 320 |
| 8 | Virginia Beach | $76,330 | 50 |
| 9 | Fresno | $75,150 | 40 |
| 10 | Providence | $75,090 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.