As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in Alligator, MS is $53,018, equivalent to $25 per hour, $1,020 weekly, or $4,418 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 Alligator, MS vary widely, spanning from $45,210 to $63,394. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,931) and 75th percentile ($58,449), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,394 per year. This $9,518 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, Alligator Drafting Engineer often earn 3.2% 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 $45,210 Alligator, MS October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $48,931 Alligator, MS October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $53,018 Alligator, MS October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $58,449 Alligator, MS October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $63,394 Alligator, MS October 01, 2026
25% $48,931 10% $45,210 90% $63,394 75% $58,449 $53,018 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 Alligator, Mississippi    Alligator is a town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 208 at the 2010 census. In 2009, Tommie "Tomaso" Brown was elec....More

Alligator, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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