Electrical and Electronics Drafter Salary
Electrical and Electronics Drafters earn a median $76,870 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$76,870
$36.96 per hour
Range
$50,040 – $120,290
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
17,920
across the U.S.
▲4.3%
Pay trend: The median for electrical and electronics drafters in the U.S. rose from $73,720 (May 2024) to $76,870 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.9%.
What electrical and electronics drafters do
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -3.4% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 1,400
- Self-employed
- 5%
Employment of electrical and electronics drafters is projected to shrink 3.4% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Electrical and Electronics Drafter take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$62,908
per year · effective tax rate 18.2%
$5,242Monthly
$2,621Twice a month
$2,420Every 2 weeks
$30.24Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,081
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,766
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,115
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$62,908
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,040 | $24.06 | $42,387 |
| 25th percentile | $61,430 | $29.53 | $51,539 |
| Median (50th) | $76,870 | $36.96 | $62,908 |
| 75th percentile | $96,730 | $46.50 | $76,880 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $120,290 | $57.83 | $93,454 |
Electrical and Electronics Drafter salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $102,070 | +0.4% | $80,636 | $64,020 – $127,820 | 220 |
| New Mexico | $101,330 | +14.1% | $76,481 | $55,000 – $124,470 | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $87,290 | −3.9% | $66,094 | $55,880 – $120,280 | 470 |
| North Carolina | $81,960 | +7.1% | $63,727 | $55,640 – $99,770 | 430 |
| Idaho | $81,590 | −0.2% | $63,013 | $42,210 – $134,020 | 100 |
| Ohio | $80,840 | +0.5% | $64,260 | $50,680 – $101,880 | 510 |
| Georgia | $80,620 | +4.9% | $61,985 | $50,480 – $138,440 | 470 |
| Texas | $80,620 | +22.5% | $65,546 | $49,920 – $107,710 | 1,840 |
| Indiana | $80,100 | +24.8% | $62,847 | $60,950 – $113,950 | 360 |
| Utah | $79,360 | +23.6% | $62,055 | $44,880 – $106,630 | 290 |
| Colorado | $79,300 | +16.1% | $61,837 | $57,410 – $132,970 | 750 |
| Kentucky | $79,050 | +18.1% | $61,793 | $48,950 – $95,110 | 80 |
| California | $78,310 | +2.5% | $59,850 | $50,620 – $146,810 | 2,730 |
| Oregon | $78,170 | +3.3% | $57,812 | $53,200 – $121,500 | 330 |
| New York | $77,830 | −11.6% | $59,978 | $58,340 – $125,050 | 850 |
| New Jersey | $77,600 | −2.3% | $60,668 | $55,130 – $112,490 | 240 |
| Minnesota | $77,330 | +3.3% | $59,497 | $63,060 – $99,570 | 250 |
| Tennessee | $77,180 | −0.5% | $63,126 | $56,480 – $98,020 | 340 |
| Missouri | $76,690 | −5.0% | $60,114 | $54,970 – $113,930 | 420 |
| South Carolina | $76,440 | +10.3% | $59,176 | $55,720 – $92,060 | 290 |
| Maryland | $75,680 | +3.3% | $58,840 | $57,230 – $115,730 | 380 |
| Wisconsin | $75,650 | +2.9% | $59,421 | $62,300 – $97,740 | 470 |
| Maine | $75,100 | +5.7% | $57,775 | $48,450 – $82,050 | 110 |
| Iowa | $74,470 | −3.3% | $59,042 | $49,560 – $105,910 | 180 |
| Michigan | $73,860 | +18.5% | $57,902 | $51,530 – $109,570 | 380 |
| Arizona | $73,080 | +12.1% | $58,624 | $48,860 – $123,520 | 570 |
| Florida | $73,010 | +12.2% | $60,193 | $44,920 – $95,950 | 660 |
| Pennsylvania | $72,720 | +10.8% | $57,756 | $50,700 – $105,240 | 500 |
| Washington | $72,250 | +5.4% | $59,658 | $53,370 – $109,480 | 390 |
| Nevada | $71,310 | +7.1% | $58,997 | $48,860 – $103,990 | 250 |
| Oklahoma | $69,520 | −0.9% | $55,154 | $50,880 – $92,710 | 290 |
| Illinois | $68,310 | +2.0% | $53,650 | $53,500 – $99,610 | 150 |
| Hawaii | $68,050 | +13.4% | $53,062 | $46,700 – $97,080 | 80 |
| Connecticut | $66,980 | +2.9% | $53,842 | $51,400 – $129,890 | 430 |
| Wyoming | $64,690 | — | $54,158 | $50,800 – $81,740 | 40 |
| Virginia | $64,650 | −7.9% | $51,223 | $44,580 – $107,630 | 280 |
| Delaware | $63,460 | +1.6% | $50,323 | $47,470 – $93,070 | 60 |
| Louisiana | $62,550 | +13.2% | $50,949 | $40,360 – $138,330 | 150 |
| Kansas | $60,730 | −19.8% | $48,388 | $40,890 – $95,960 | 210 |
| Nebraska | $59,570 | −2.3% | $48,214 | $47,590 – $93,410 | 190 |
| Mississippi | $58,780 | −4.5% | $47,791 | $44,320 – $103,720 | 110 |
| Alabama | $51,650 | −3.4% | $41,363 | $36,280 – $92,200 | 300 |
| South Dakota | $50,840 | −7.8% | $43,030 | $38,860 – $73,310 | 40 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Drafter | $71,550 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $66,150 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Drafters, All Other | $63,520 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician | $78,190 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $78,350 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician | $74,510 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician | $73,900 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician | $82,890 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Calibration Technologist and Technician | $67,820 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician | $66,120 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrical and electronics drafter make?
The national median salary for electrical and electronics drafters is $76,870 a year ($36.96 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,040 and the top 10% earn over $120,290. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays electrical and electronics drafters the most?
New Hampshire has the highest median pay at $102,070.
How many electrical and electronics drafters are there in the U.S.?
About 17,920 people work as electrical and electronics drafters nationwide.