Drafter Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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How much does a Drafter make in Washington, DC? The average Drafter salary in Washington, DC is $90,424 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $80,883 and $101,847. 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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Architect / Architectural Design/Drafter
MPD designs - Moreno Valley , CA
We are looking for an experienced Architect/Architectural Design/ Drafter to join our company. Your job will be to collaborate with other architects to create designs for our commercial and ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Floor Plan Drafter/Creator Must Be in or near Fairfax County, Virginia
BTW images - Fairfax , VA
As a drafter for BTW images, you'll visit real estate listings in order to hand draw and measure their floor plan layout. The specialist's role is to provide accurate measurements with a laser ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Drafter
Addison Group - Mineral Wells , TX
Drafter Pay: $34 - $37/ Hour (based on experience) Work Schedule: 8 hours per day with a flexible schedule | 100% On-Site Our client is looking for a Drafter/Designer will be responsible for creating ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
CAD Design Drafter (Telecom)
Talent Groups - Houston , TX
The Drafter will be responsible for the development and creation of telecommunication designs and drawing deliverables in a team environment. This role requires collaboration with construction ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Architectural Drafter
Engineered Facades - Noblesville , IN
The Architectural Drafter position is an associate-level position on the construction side of our business. Reporting directly to the Director of Design & Engineering, the primary responsibility of ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Autocad Drafter
Sterling Engineering - Frederick , MD
Title : Drafter Location: Frederick, MD Hire Type: Contract or Contract-to-Hire Up to $35/hr based on experience Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like ...
LinkedIn - 3 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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Drafter ranges from $80,883 to $101,847 with the average base salary of $90,424. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,676 to $104,312 with the average total cash compensation of $92,495.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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