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BLSSalary

Drafters, All Other Salary (2025)

Based on 14,470 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$68,250
$32.81/hr
Annual Median
$63,520
$30.54/hr
Bottom 10%
$43,420
$20.88/hr
Top 10%
$99,380
$47.78/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
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

StateAnnual 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.

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

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($43,420) represents entry-level or part-time Drafters, All Others, while the 90th percentile ($99,380) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($63,520) is the midpoint — half of all Drafters, All Others earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.