Drafters, All Other Salary (2025)
Based on 14,470 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $43,420 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $51,650 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $63,520 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $79,700 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $99,380 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$43K
25th
$52K
Median
$64K
75th
$80K
90th
$99K
Highest Paying States for Drafters, All Other
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Utah | $84,820 |
| New Jersey | $82,840 |
| New York | $78,920 |
| California | $75,890 |
| New Hampshire | $75,880 |
| Washington | $75,610 |
| Michigan | $75,180 |
| Louisiana | $73,590 |
| Mississippi | $73,120 |
| Massachusetts | $72,180 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Drafters, All Other salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Utah at an average of $84,820 per year, while Massachusetts has an average of $72,180 — a difference of $12,640. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Drafters, All Other
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 14,470 workers were employed as Drafters, All Others in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Architecture and Engineering Occupations. The annual mean wage of $68,250 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 17-3019