How much does a Draftsman make in Washington, DC? The average Draftsman salary in Washington, DC is $110,874 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $100,110 and $122,014. 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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Alutiiq, LLC - COLORADO SPRINGS , CO
Alutiiq Solutions, LLC is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Jr Programmer Draftsman professional to join our team and support the groundb
- 2 days ago
GVI Inc., a subsidiary of Three Saints Bay, LLC, and a Federal Government Contractor industry leader, is seeking a Sr. Designer / Draftsman in Panama City, FL
- 2 days ago
EPS Corporation - PANAMA CITY BEACH , FL
EPS Corporation is seeking a Sr Designer/Draftsman with five years' experience in developing designs for complex engineering systems, structure and components
- 2 days ago
Summit Rehabilitation - MUKILTEO , WA
New Grads Welcome. | Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus. | $25,000 Student Loan Reimbursement | $1,000 Monthly Incentive | 3 weeks of Vacation. | Clinical Residency |
- 8 days ago
Description. POSITION SUMMARY: The Nurse Professional Development Specialist in collaboration with Clinical Management and Nurse Professional Development Practi
- 21 days ago
White House Clinics - RICHMOND , KY
At White House Clinics, we do health care differently. Our multi-disciplinary care teams incorporate the expertise of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharma
- 27 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 Draftsman in Washington, DC. The base salary for Draftsman ranges from $100,110 to $122,014 with the average base salary of $110,874. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,643 to $127,593 with the average total cash compensation of $114,471.

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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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