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Drafters, All Other in Washington

Drafters, All Other in Washington

Thinking about a career as a Drafters, All Other in Washington? Here’s what you need to know. All drafters not listed separately.

What do Drafters, All Other Make in Washington?

For drafters, all other working in Washington, the median annual wage is $68,120 per year (or about $32.75/hour).Earnings range from $51,920 at the 10th percentile to $103,200 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $51,920 $24.96
25th percentile $53,530 $25.74
Median (50th) $68,120 $32.75
75th percentile $82,280 $39.56
90th percentile $103,200 $49.62
Salary ranges for Drafters, All Other in Washington

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Washington compared to the national average — is 0.45, indicating fewer drafters, all other per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, drafters, all other earn a median of $114,777 per year ($55.18/hour), below the Washington median.

Drafters, All Other earnings in Washington vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 32,995 drafters, all other in the U.S.. In Washington alone, about 170 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 220 drafters, all other.

Drafters, All Other in Washington vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Drafters, All Other

Top Washington Metros for Drafters, All Other

The largest metro-area employers of drafters, all other in Washington.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA 90 $68,120

Top States for Drafters, All Other Employment

View the states that employ the most drafters, all other work.

State Number Employed
Texas 2,140
California 2,020
Florida 1,080
Louisiana 1,040
New York 910
Oregon 800
New Jersey 790
Georgia 620
Arizona 540
North Carolina 400
Ohio 360
Colorado 350
Minnesota 340
Wisconsin 310
Utah 300
Michigan 280
Kentucky 280
Missouri 240
Virginia 230
Iowa 220

Highest-Paying States for Drafters, All Other

Where drafters, all other earn the most: drafters, all other.

State Annual Median Salary
Massachusetts $87,820
Utah $78,210
Nevada $77,900
California $71,460
New Hampshire $68,940
Tennessee $68,530
Wisconsin $68,370
Washington $68,120
New Jersey $66,430
Connecticut $64,730

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

  • Drafting & Design Engineering
  • Engineering-Related Technologies

Also Known As

AutoCAD Technician, Blueprint Engineer, Blueprint Tracer, CAD Designer (Computer-Aided Design Designer), CAD Draftsman (Computer-Aided Design Draftsman), CAD Operator (Computer-Aided Design Operator), Chief Design Drafter, Chief Drafter, Commercial Drafter, Computer Drafter, Detail Drafter, Detailer, Drafter Apprentice, Drafting Detailer, Drafting Engineer.

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