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Drafter salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Drafter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$27.41
Average $27.41
Low $18.31
High $41.03

The average salary for a drafter is $27.41 per hour in the United States. 3.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Drafter job openings in United States

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Drafter - Starkville
Alliance Steel Inc2.9out of 5 stars.
Starkville, MS
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Drafter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Intuitive
 
$260,000per year
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GovCIO
 
$176,800per year
RigUp
 
$173,680per year
Skanska
 
$164,508per year
Imprimis
 
$156,000per year
Closet Factory
 
$148,720per year

Highest paying cities for Drafters near United States

  1. Ontario, CA
    $32.91 per hour
  2. Columbus, OH
    $29.02 per hour
  3. Vancouver, WA
    $29.02 per hour
  4. Houston, TX
    $28.89 per hour
  5. Minneapolis, MN
    $26.13 per hour

Where can a Drafter earn more?

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Senior Drafter

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Average $34.37 per hour