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Mechanical Design Drafter
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Senior
Design Drafter
$72,748/yr
$61,906
$83,590
RANGE: $61,906 - $83,590
Senior Aerospace SSP
Design Drafter
$63,718/yr
$55,459
$71,977
RANGE: $55,459 - $71,977
Jobot
Drafter Contract (Interior Design)
$67,918/yr
$57,705
$78,130
RANGE: $57,705 - $78,130
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc.
Mechanical Design/Drafter-Experienced
$116,406/yr
$101,484
$131,329
RANGE: $101,484 - $131,329
Fluid Components International
Design Drafter $29.00 - $35.00 per hour
$95,024/yr
$85,290
$104,758
RANGE: $85,290 - $104,758
$94,148/yr
$83,948
$104,348
RANGE: $83,948 - $104,348
AtWork Group
Drafter
$106,137/yr
$94,676
$117,598
RANGE: $94,676 - $117,598
$58,604/yr
$51,433
$65,776
RANGE: $51,433 - $65,776
Mesa Brand
Drafter
$93,974/yr
$83,792
$104,155
RANGE: $83,792 - $104,155
Actalent
Drafter
$92,405/yr
$82,393
$102,416
RANGE: $82,393 - $102,416

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What Does a Design Drafter Do?

Civil drafters prepare technical designs and topographical maps for local, state and federal government projects that include sewers, bridges and highways.
Updated November 07, 2021
To ensure success as a design drafter, you should be able to use design principles to create technical drawings that bring the engineer's or architect's ideas to life.
Updated December 21, 2021
To ensure success as an AutoCAD drafter, you should have extensive experience working with AutoCAD software, advanced design skills, and a keen eye for detail.
Updated December 18, 2021
However, computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) technologies allow engineers and architects to perform many tasks that used to be done by drafters, which is expected to temper demand for all drafters.
Updated December 15, 2021
Drafters use computer software and manual sketches to convert the designs, plans, and layouts of engineers and architects into a set of technical drawings.
Updated December 05, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions About a Design Drafter Salaries

What is the average of a Design Drafter in Oakland, CA?

The Design Drafter salary range is from $105,461 to $127,537, and the average Design Drafter salary is $117,232/year in Oakland, CA. The Design Drafter's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Design Drafter salary in the United States?

The Design Drafter salary in San Jose, CA is $120,595 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Design Drafter's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Design Drafter.

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