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
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 pay by experience level
Entry level$52,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$63,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$79,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$100,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$124,500
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
-5.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,700
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
6,250 workers
$85,500
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
5,240 workers
$84,000
Specialty Trade Contractors
3,470 workers
$77,000
Building Equipment Contractors
3,470 workers
$77,000
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
2,070 workers
$100,500
Utilities
2,050 workers
$93,000
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
1,900 workers
$92,500
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
1,120 workers
$108,500
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
860 workers
$74,000
Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
720 workers
$87,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Electrical and Electronics Drafters pays 22% below the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
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Frequently asked questions
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 $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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