As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in Adrian, MI is $60,067, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,155 weekly, or $5,006 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 Adrian, MI vary widely, spanning from $51,251 to $71,872. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,453) and 75th percentile ($66,246), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,872 per year. This $10,793 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, Adrian Drafting Engineer often earn 0.7% lower 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 $51,251 Adrian, MI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $55,453 Adrian, MI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $60,067 Adrian, MI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $66,246 Adrian, MI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $71,872 Adrian, MI January 01, 2026
25% $55,453 10% $51,251 90% $71,872 75% $66,246 $60,067 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    0 - 1 years experience
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About Adrian, Michigan    Adrian is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Lenawee County. The population was 21,133 at the 2010 census. Adrian lies in Mi....More

Adrian, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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