As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in Alamo, CA is $72,975, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,403 weekly, or $6,081 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 Alamo, CA vary widely, spanning from $62,228 to $87,256. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,350) and 75th percentile ($80,450), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,256 per year. This $13,100 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, Alamo Drafting Engineer often earn 7.7% 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 $62,228 Alamo, CA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $67,350 Alamo, CA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $72,975 Alamo, CA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $80,450 Alamo, CA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $87,256 Alamo, CA October 01, 2026
25% $67,350 10% $62,228 90% $87,256 75% $80,450 $72,975 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 Alamo, California    Alamo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Contra Costa County, California, in the United States. It is a suburb locate....More

Alamo, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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