As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in Henderson, NV is $59,680, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,148 weekly, or $4,973 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 Henderson, NV vary widely, spanning from $50,891 to $71,360. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,080) and 75th percentile ($65,793), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,360 per year. This $10,713 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, Henderson Drafting Engineer often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Henderson currently ranks 458 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 $50,891 Henderson, NV October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $55,080 Henderson, NV October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $59,680 Henderson, NV October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $65,793 Henderson, NV October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $71,360 Henderson, NV October 01, 2026
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About Henderson, Nevada    Henderson is 16 miles (26 km) southeast of downtown Las Vegas at 36°2′23″N 114°58′52″W / 36.03972°N 114.98111°W / 36.03972; -114.98111 (36.03972, -....More

Henderson, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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