As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in Barnstable, MA is $65,418, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,258 weekly, or $5,452 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 Barnstable, MA vary widely, spanning from $55,784 to $78,220. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,375) and 75th percentile ($72,119), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,220 per year. This $11,744 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, Barnstable Drafting Engineer often earn 2.1% higher than national averages. However, Barnstable currently ranks 159 statewide for Drafting Engineer job salary. 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 $55,784 Barnstable, MA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $60,375 Barnstable, MA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $65,418 Barnstable, MA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $72,119 Barnstable, MA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $78,220 Barnstable, MA October 01, 2026
25% $60,375 10% $55,784 90% $78,220 75% $72,119 $65,418 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Barnstable, Massachusetts    Barnstable (/ˈbɑːrnstəbəl/ BARN-stə-bəl) is a city, referred to as the Town of Barnstable, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the county seat of B....More

Barnstable, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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