As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in Delaware is $62,185, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,196 weekly, or $5,182 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 Delaware vary widely, spanning from $53,028 to $74,355. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,392) and 75th percentile ($68,555), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,355 per year. This $11,163 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, Delaware Drafting Engineer often earn 1.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, Delaware currently ranks 16 nationwide 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 $53,028 DE October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $57,392 DE October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $62,185 DE October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $68,555 DE October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $74,355 DE October 01, 2026
25% $57,392 10% $53,028 90% $74,355 75% $68,555 $62,185 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $69,007 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $69,050 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $68,831 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $68,711 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $69,063 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $68,924 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $68,686 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $68,725 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $69,300 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $68,482 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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