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.
Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary by state
Electrical and Electronics Drafters is a professional role in the Architecture and Engineering job family, focused on Electrical and Electronics Drafters work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Electrical and Electronics Drafterss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.
Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
Top skills:Active ListeningWritingJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem Solving
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Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
6,250 workers
$85,500
Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing
4,100 workers
$87,000
Construction
3,860 workers
$77,000
Utilities
2,050 workers
$93,000
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
550 workers
$75,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
300 workers
$86,500
Wholesale Trade
250 workers
$71,500
Information
230 workers
$81,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Electrical and Electronics Drafters pays 20% below the average across 36 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $105,500).
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How much does a Electrical and Electronics Drafters make?
The average base salary for a Electrical and Electronics Drafters in the United States is $84,000 per year, or about $40.38 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $63,500 and $100,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $105,500 across 36 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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