The average salary for a electrical and electronics drafter in the United States is $73,110, but the range typically falls between $54,970 and $83,870. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $35.15, with a range between $26.43 and $40.32.
There are approximately 20,680 people employed as a electrical and electronics drafter in the United States. With California, Texas, New York employing the highest number of electrical and electronics drafters.The state with the best pay for a electrical and electronics drafter is New Mexico, with an average annual salary of $82,650, while Utah has the lowest average annual salary of $60,070.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $46,470 | $22.34 |
| 25th Percentile | $54,970 | $26.43 |
| Median | $69,260 | $33.3 |
| 75th Percentile | $83,870 | $40.32 |
| 90th Percentile | $103,530 | $49.78 |
The salary of a electrical and electronics drafter can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a electrical and electronics drafter in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for electrical and electronics drafters are New Mexico, New York, Kansas, District of Columbia, New Hampshire while the worst states are Utah, South Dakota, Louisiana, Mississippi, Hawaii.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,370 | $64,780 | $100,070 |
| Arizona | $46,940 | $69,280 | $99,110 |
| Arkansas | $40,940 | $62,790 | $83,210 |
| California | $46,310 | $76,420 | $106,880 |
| Colorado | $51,630 | $84,820 | $129,880 |
| Connecticut | $47,360 | $82,430 | $126,800 |
| Delaware | $46,060 | $72,070 | $113,400 |
| District of Columbia | $82,850 | $88,460 | $106,020 |
| Florida | $47,810 | $64,680 | $90,920 |
| Georgia | $43,360 | $73,550 | $100,230 |
| Hawaii | $48,490 | $59,740 | $80,750 |
| Idaho | $50,750 | $63,180 | $77,620 |
| Illinois | $47,660 | $69,310 | $95,400 |
| Indiana | $45,490 | $73,580 | $102,090 |
| Iowa | $50,230 | $73,160 | $108,320 |
| Kansas | $48,110 | $76,570 | $83,200 |
| Kentucky | $38,040 | $60,850 | $83,180 |
| Louisiana | $39,920 | $65,360 | $107,730 |
| Maine | $62,930 | $72,800 | $80,690 |
| Maryland | $54,330 | $79,000 | $101,860 |
| Massachusetts | $43,160 | $75,530 | $106,500 |
| Michigan | $47,840 | $71,570 | $105,310 |
| Minnesota | $53,560 | $68,450 | $81,830 |
| Mississippi | $42,260 | $60,850 | $79,740 |
| Missouri | $47,700 | $75,890 | $108,150 |
| Montana | $49,980 | $68,440 | $84,480 |
| Nebraska | $36,930 | $65,200 | $100,030 |
| Nevada | $42,260 | $71,940 | $102,230 |
| New Hampshire | $47,640 | $83,450 | $126,600 |
| New Jersey | $50,340 | $75,960 | $100,830 |
| New Mexico | $38,930 | $82,650 | $123,650 |
| New York | $50,190 | $92,570 | $142,240 |
| North Carolina | $37,300 | $62,790 | $80,760 |
| Ohio | $49,830 | $75,610 | $100,400 |
| Oklahoma | $45,270 | $67,640 | $96,290 |
| Oregon | $47,590 | $69,930 | $91,660 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,520 | $75,970 | $100,320 |
| South Carolina | $43,080 | $62,080 | $80,400 |
| South Dakota | $38,390 | $54,030 | $68,400 |
| Tennessee | $33,370 | $67,250 | $90,080 |
| Texas | $44,350 | $67,850 | $98,500 |
| Utah | $38,040 | $60,070 | $95,140 |
| Virginia | $46,610 | $74,330 | $117,580 |
| Washington | $51,470 | $77,470 | $100,790 |
| Wisconsin | $44,380 | $68,590 | $103,320 |
Even between cities, the salary of a electrical and electronics drafter can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for electrical and electronics drafters is Anchorage, AK with an average salary of $105,770.The city with the lowest average salary for electrical and electronics drafters is Kansas nonmetropolitan area, KS with an average salary of $51,290.
Areas with highest average salaries for electrical and electronics drafters
Areas with lowest average salaries for electrical and electronics drafters
The number of electrical and electronics drafters in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of electrical and electronics drafters has decreased by -2,340. On average, the number of electrical and electronics drafters has been increasing by -2.5% each year. The salary of electrical and electronics drafters has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of electrical and electronics drafters has increased by $7,390. On average, the salary of electrical and electronics drafters has been increasing by 2.8% each year.
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