Drafters, All Other salary in the United States
$43,420
10th
$51,650
25th
$63,520
Median
$79,700
75th
$99,380
90th
National median
$63,520
2025 OEWS
Mean
$68,250
Hourly median
$30.54
Employment
14,470
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $90,850 | 80 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,360 | 170 |
| New York, NY | $81,220 | 550 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $80,470 | — |
| Detroit, MI | $79,960 | 180 |
| Sacramento, CA | $78,020 | 100 |
| NJ | $77,840 | 350 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $77,020 | 320 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $76,330 | 50 |
| Fresno, CA | $75,150 | 40 |
| Providence, RI | $75,090 | 40 |
| Boulder, CO | $74,630 | 60 |
| Alexandria, LA | $74,540 | 50 |
| Boston, MA | $74,380 | 130 |
| San Diego, CA | $73,880 | 140 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $73,840 | 690 |
| CA | $73,390 | 1,750 |
| Hartford, CT | $73,100 | 50 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $73,080 | 80 |
| WI | $73,040 | 200 |
| Seattle, WA | $72,990 | 330 |
| WA | $72,800 | 520 |
| Missoula, MT | $72,520 | 30 |
| NY | $72,190 | 610 |
| MA | $72,100 | 170 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.