As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in Alabaster, AL is $56,383, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,084 weekly, or $4,699 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Drafting Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Drafting Engineer in Alabaster, AL vary widely, spanning from $48,080 to $67,418. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,037) and 75th percentile ($62,159), while top earners (90th percentile) make $67,418 per year. This $10,122 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, Alabaster Drafting Engineer often earn 0.1% 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 $48,080 Alabaster, AL October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $52,037 Alabaster, AL October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $56,383 Alabaster, AL October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $62,159 Alabaster, AL October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $67,418 Alabaster, AL October 01, 2026
25% $52,037 10% $48,080 90% $67,418 75% $62,159 $56,383 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Drafting Engineer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Alabaster, Alabama    Alabaster is a city and southern suburb of Birmingham in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census, the population was 30,352. Accordi....More

Alabaster, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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