Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$103,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-6.9%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,300
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Drafters, All Other salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
3,050 workers
$75,500
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing
2,430 workers
$67,500
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only)
2,410 workers
$67,500
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
2,390 workers
$77,500
Specialty Trade Contractors
1,500 workers
$71,500
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
1,260 workers
$67,000
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only)
960 workers
$67,500
Building Equipment Contractors
850 workers
$75,000
Administrative and Support Services
740 workers
$58,000
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
560 workers
$72,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Drafters, All Other pays 35% below the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
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