As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in Nebraska is $57,850, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,113 weekly, or $4,821 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 Nebraska vary widely, spanning from $49,331 to $69,172. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,391) and 75th percentile ($63,776), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,172 per year. This $10,385 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, Nebraska Drafting Engineer often earn 5.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, Nebraska currently ranks 40 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 $49,331 NE October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $53,391 NE October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $57,850 NE October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $63,776 NE October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $69,172 NE October 01, 2026
25% $53,391 10% $49,331 90% $69,172 75% $63,776 $57,850 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abie, NE Avg. Salary $63,761 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Adams, NE Avg. Salary $63,632 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, NE Avg. Salary $63,230 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Albion, NE Avg. Salary $63,458 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alda, NE Avg. Salary $63,464 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, NE Avg. Salary $63,343 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Allen, NE Avg. Salary $62,438 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NE Avg. Salary $63,169 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alma, NE Avg. Salary $63,306 Date Updated October 01, 2026
Location Alvo, NE Avg. Salary $63,750 Date Updated October 01, 2026
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