As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Drafting Engineer in the United States is $30. While Salary.com is seeing that Drafting Engineer salary in the US can go up to $35 or down to $25, but most earn between $27 and $33. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Drafting Engineer in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary | $25 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary | $27 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary | $30 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary | $33 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary | $35 | US | January 01, 2026 |
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0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
| Job Title | Experience | EDUCATION | Salary Compared to This Job |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Title CAD Drafter I | Experience 0 - 2 | EducationBachelors | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title CAD Support Technician II | Experience 1 - 3 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title CAD Support Technician III | Experience 3 - 5 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title CAD Support Technician IV | Experience 5 - 7 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Field Service Technician I | Experience 0 - 1 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
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