Average salary, compensation, and wages for Drafters in the United StatesEarnings for drafters vary by specialty and level of responsibility. Median annual earnings of architectural and civil drafters were $37,330 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $30,170 and $45,500. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,570, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $56,260. Median annual earnings for architectural and civil drafters in architectural, engineering, and related services were $36,780. Median annual earnings of mechanical drafters were $40,730 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $32,100 and $51,950. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $25,950, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $64,780. Median annual earnings for mechanical drafters in architectural, engineering, and related services were $41,170. Median annual earnings of electrical and electronics drafters were $41,090 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $32,060 and $53,440. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $25,710, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $68,000. In architectural, engineering, and related services, median annual earnings for electrical and electronics drafters were $39,760. More information on Drafters from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Drafters occupation Number of Drafters in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Drafters Working conditions for Drafters Significant points for Drafters Training requirements for Drafters Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |