As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in Clay, NY is $61,252, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,178 weekly, or $5,104 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 Clay, NY vary widely, spanning from $52,262 to $73,290. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,547) and 75th percentile ($67,553), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,290 per year. This $11,006 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, Clay Drafting Engineer often earn 6.2% lower than national averages. However, Clay currently ranks 361 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 $52,262 Clay, NY January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $56,547 Clay, NY January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $61,252 Clay, NY January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $67,553 Clay, NY January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $73,290 Clay, NY January 01, 2026
25% $56,547 10% $52,262 90% $73,290 75% $67,553 $61,252 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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    1 - 3 years experience
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About Clay, New York    Clay is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 58,206, making it Syracuse's lar....More

Clay, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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