SOC 17-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronics Drafters — Connecticut
Connecticut · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Connecticut is $66,980 a year, trailing the national median of $76,870 by 12.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Connecticut is $66,980 a year, trailing the national median of $76,870 by 12.9%. Half of workers earn between $59,940 and $100,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $51,400 and the ninetieth at $129,890.
The area has 430 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.22 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 43 states with published data for this occupation, Connecticut ranks 34th by median wage. Hartford leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $100,420. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 329th of 674 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,400 | −33.1% |
| 25th | $59,940 | −22.0% |
| Median (50th) | $66,980 | −12.9% |
| 75th | $100,420 | +30.6% |
| 90th | $129,890 | +69.0% |
| Mean | $79,890 | +3.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | $100,420 | 100 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $90,360 | 40 | |
| 3 | New Haven | $61,690 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $66,980 buys what $64,653 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,653US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,980 a year, 12.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,400 to $129,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 430 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 34th of 43 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hartford, at $100,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $66,980, or $32.20 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,870, so pay in Connecticut is 12.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Connecticut earns more than $129,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hartford, at $100,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 430 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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