Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in California
Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California earn a median of $78,310 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($76,870)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 2,730
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,620; the top 10% earn over $146,810. Nationally the range is $50,040 to $120,290.
States ranked near California
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- Mechanical Drafters$82,510 median in California
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83,490 median in California
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- Architectural and Civil Drafters$76,520 median in California
- Wind Energy Engineers$130,850 median in California (broader BLS group)
Electrical and Electronics Drafters pay in California
How much do electrical and electronics drafters make in California?
The median is $78,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,620 and the top 10% earn over $146,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for electrical and electronics drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 43 (+2% vs. the national median of $76,870). Living costs are not included.