As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in Harrington, DE is $61,979, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,192 weekly, or $5,165 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 Harrington, DE vary widely, spanning from $52,852 to $74,109. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,201) and 75th percentile ($68,328), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,109 per year. This $11,127 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, Harrington Drafting Engineer often earn 0.3% higher than national averages. However, Harrington currently ranks 310 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 $52,852 Harrington, DE October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $57,201 Harrington, DE October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $61,979 Harrington, DE October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $68,328 Harrington, DE October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $74,109 Harrington, DE October 01, 2026
25% $57,201 10% $52,852 90% $74,109 75% $68,328 $61,979 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 Harrington, Delaware    Harrington is a city in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Dover, Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Harrington hosts the an....More

Harrington, Delaware  area prices were up 1.0% from a year ago

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