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Senior drafter salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Senior Drafter make in the United States?

Average base salary

$34.62
Average $34.62
Low $22.55
High $53.15

The average salary for a senior drafter is $34.62 per hour in the United States. 93 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Senior Drafter job openings in United States

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Drafter III
LANDMARK BUILDERS3.4out of 5 stars.
Ephrata, PA
Full-time
23 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Drafter in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
GovCIO
 
$176,800per year
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NES Fircroft
 
$111,800per year
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Entegee
 
$104,000per year
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Human Bees
 
$104,000per year
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EBMUD
 
$101,874per year
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ALTEN
 
$101,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Drafters near United States

  1. Palmdale, CA
    $42.81 per hour
  2. Everett, WA
    $32.09 per hour
  3. Blair, NE
    $30.12 per hour
  4. Neenah, WI
    $29.28 per hour
  5. Philadelphia, PA
    $29.13 per hour

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How much do similar professions as Senior Drafter get paid in United States?

Drafter

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Average $27.43 per hour

Senior Drafter

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Average $34.62 per hour

Entry Level Drafter

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Average $23.11 per hour

Junior Drafter

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Average $25.09 per hour