How much does a Drafter make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Drafter salary in Los Angeles, CA is $90,505 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $80,955 and $101,939. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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ttg Talent Solutions - Doral , FL
We are seeking a CAD Drafter to join our team and support manufacturing, construction, and fabrication projects. This role is responsible for creating precise technical drawings, specifications, and ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
sk7 design studios, inc. - San Diego , CA
Join Our Team as an Architectural Designer/Drafter! Are you passionate about architecture and design? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a knack for turning concepts into reality? If so, we want ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Tivoli - Irvine , CA
CAD DRAFTER with electrical design & estimating experience CAD Drafter needed, possessing a minimum 4-6 years of recent, verifiable, related work experience in a CAD drafting position with electrical ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
STONE Resource Group - Overland Park , KS
Drafter (I, II, III) 📍 Location: Overland Park, KS (hybrid) 💰 Pay: Up to $25/hour based on experience 🕒 Job Type: Contract to Hire We are representing a wonderful client in the telecom space ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
CSSI - Charleston , SC
The Drafter/CAD Operator will be responsible for drafting complete and accurate drawings as required. The drafter/CAD operator fills in technical details using drawings, rough sketches ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Addison Group - Fort Worth , TX
Drafter/Designer Location: Weatherford, TX Overview: Our client provides innovative filtration solutions for the oil & gas, refining, power, chemical, and petrochemical industries. As engineers ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Drafter in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Drafter ranges from $80,955 to $101,939 with the average base salary of $90,505. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,750 to $104,406 with the average total cash compensation of $92,578.

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