Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Illinois
Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Illinois earn a median of $68,310 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($76,870)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,500; the top 10% earn over $99,610. Nationally the range is $50,040 to $120,290.
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- Architectural and Civil Drafters$58,240 median in Illinois
- Wind Energy Engineers$111,930 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Electrical and Electronics Drafters pay in Illinois
How much do electrical and electronics drafters make in Illinois?
The median is $68,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,500 and the top 10% earn over $99,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for electrical and electronics drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 43 (−11% vs. the national median of $76,870). Living costs are not included.