How much does a Drafter make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Drafter is $63,796 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $59,998 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,798 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $53K-$77K/yr?
Top Paying Companies
For a Drafter in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Drafter in United States. Employers include POWER Engineers, Dashiell and STRAND.
Top Paying Companies
For Drafter in United States
| 1 | POWER Engineers | $66,713 | |
| 2 | Dashiell | $64,680 | |
| 3 | STRAND | $63,950 | |
| 4 | ENTRUST Solutions Group | $63,688 | |
| 5 | Sargenti Architects | $62,788 | |
| 6 | QC Data | $62,672 | |
| 7 | Belcan | $62,557 | |
| 8 | KPFF | $61,558 | |
| 9 | Siemens | $61,232 | |
| 10 | Aerotek | $60,273 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Drafter in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Drafter in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $64,184, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $62,057, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $60,353, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $60,273, and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $54,949.
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$62,057
3% Higher than other industries
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Drafter are POWER Engineers, Dashiell, and ENTRUST Solutions Group.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Drafter pay FAQ
The average salary for a Drafter is $63,796 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1419 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Drafter employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Drafter in United States is $77,370 per year.
The lowest salary for a Drafter in United States is $52,808 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Drafter or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Drafter.
Drafters earn similar salaries to civil engineering technicians, mechanical engineering technicians and surveyors. Drafters who generally earn a similar salary regardless of whether they focus on architectural, civil, electrical, or mechanical drafting. Employment by architectural, engineering, manufacturing or construction firms typically results in higher wages than employment by administrative or waste management firms. Full-time work is typical, and opportunities for overtime sometimes exist.
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