As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in Addison, IL is $63,229, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,216 weekly, or $5,269 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Drafting Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Drafting Engineer in Addison, IL vary widely, spanning from $53,949 to $75,655. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,372) and 75th percentile ($69,733), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,655 per year. This $11,361 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Installation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Addison Drafting Engineer often earn 1.0% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Drafting Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $53,949 Addison, IL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $58,372 Addison, IL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $63,229 Addison, IL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $69,733 Addison, IL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $75,655 Addison, IL January 01, 2026
25% $58,372 10% $53,949 90% $75,655 75% $69,733 $63,229 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Addison, Illinois    Addison is a village located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 36,942 at the 2010 census....More

Addison, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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