Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary by State
The national median pay for electrical and electronics drafters is $76,870 a year. By state, it ranges from $50,840 in South Dakota to $102,070 in New Hampshire.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $50,040
- 25th percentile
- $61,430
- Median
- $76,870
- 75th percentile
- $96,730
- Top 10%
- $120,290
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 17,920 jobs.
Median pay in 43 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $102,070 | +33% | $64,020 | $127,820 | 220 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $101,330 | +32% | $55,000 | $124,470 | 390 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $87,290 | +14% | $55,880 | $120,280 | 470 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $81,960 | +7% | $55,640 | $99,770 | 430 |
| 5 | Idaho | $81,590 | +6% | $42,210 | $134,020 | 100 |
| 6 | Ohio | $80,840 | +5% | $50,680 | $101,880 | 510 |
| 7 | Georgia | $80,620 | +5% | $50,480 | $138,440 | 470 |
| 8 | Texas | $80,620 | +5% | $49,920 | $107,710 | 1,840 |
| 9 | Indiana | $80,100 | +4% | $60,950 | $113,950 | 360 |
| 10 | Utah | $79,360 | +3% | $44,880 | $106,630 | 290 |
| 11 | Colorado | $79,300 | +3% | $57,410 | $132,970 | 750 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $79,050 | +3% | $48,950 | $95,110 | 80 |
| 13 | California | $78,310 | +2% | $50,620 | $146,810 | 2,730 |
| 14 | Oregon | $78,170 | +2% | $53,200 | $121,500 | 330 |
| 15 | New York | $77,830 | +1% | $58,340 | $125,050 | 850 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $77,600 | +1% | $55,130 | $112,490 | 240 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $77,330 | +1% | $63,060 | $99,570 | 250 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $77,180 | 0% | $56,480 | $98,020 | 340 |
| 19 | Missouri | $76,690 | 0% | $54,970 | $113,930 | 420 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $76,440 | −1% | $55,720 | $92,060 | 290 |
| 21 | Maryland | $75,680 | −2% | $57,230 | $115,730 | 380 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $75,650 | −2% | $62,300 | $97,740 | 470 |
| 23 | Maine | $75,100 | −2% | $48,450 | $82,050 | 110 |
| 24 | Iowa | $74,470 | −3% | $49,560 | $105,910 | 180 |
| 25 | Michigan | $73,860 | −4% | $51,530 | $109,570 | 380 |
| 26 | Arizona | $73,080 | −5% | $48,860 | $123,520 | 570 |
| 27 | Florida | $73,010 | −5% | $44,920 | $95,950 | 660 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $72,720 | −5% | $50,700 | $105,240 | 500 |
| 29 | Washington | $72,250 | −6% | $53,370 | $109,480 | 390 |
| 30 | Nevada | $71,310 | −7% | $48,860 | $103,990 | 250 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $69,520 | −10% | $50,880 | $92,710 | 290 |
| 32 | Illinois | $68,310 | −11% | $53,500 | $99,610 | 150 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $68,050 | −11% | $46,700 | $97,080 | 80 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $66,980 | −13% | $51,400 | $129,890 | 430 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $64,690 | −16% | $50,800 | $81,740 | 40 |
| 36 | Virginia | $64,650 | −16% | $44,580 | $107,630 | 280 |
| 37 | Delaware | $63,460 | −17% | $47,470 | $93,070 | 60 |
| 38 | Louisiana | $62,550 | −19% | $40,360 | $138,330 | 150 |
| 39 | Kansas | $60,730 | −21% | $40,890 | $95,960 | 210 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $59,570 | −23% | $47,590 | $93,410 | 190 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $58,780 | −24% | $44,320 | $103,720 | 110 |
| 42 | Alabama | $51,650 | −33% | $36,280 | $92,200 | 300 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $50,840 | −34% | $38,860 | $73,310 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary questions
Which state pays electrical and electronics drafters the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $102,070 a year (+33% vs. the national median of $76,870). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays electrical and electronics drafters the least?
South Dakota, with a median of $50,840 a year (−34% vs. national).
Where do most electrical and electronics drafters work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,730, with a median of $78,310.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.