How much does a Drafting Engineer make in IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Drafting Engineer in Illinois is $54,555. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,766 to $66,025, with most professionals earning between $37,764 and $76,468.

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 $37,764 IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $45,766 IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $54,555 IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $66,025 IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $76,468 IL March 01, 2025
25% $45,766 10% $37,764 90% $76,468 75% $66,025 $54,555 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Drafting Engineer

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Architectural Drafter II

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree