As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in New Hampshire is $62,074, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,194 weekly, or $5,173 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Drafting Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Drafting Engineer in New Hampshire vary widely, spanning from $52,950 to $74,236. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,298) and 75th percentile ($68,440), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,236 per year. This $11,142 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, New Hampshire Drafting Engineer often earn 1.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 62 companies. However, New Hampshire currently ranks 17 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 $52,950 NH April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $57,298 NH April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $62,074 NH April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $68,440 NH April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $74,236 NH April 01, 2026
25% $57,298 10% $52,950 90% $74,236 75% $68,440 $62,074 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Bedford, NH Avg. Salary $68,742 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Derry, NH Avg. Salary $70,360 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Merrimack, NH Avg. Salary $72,139 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Salem, NH Avg. Salary $71,112 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acworth, NH Avg. Salary $66,608 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alstead, NH Avg. Salary $66,634 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alton, NH Avg. Salary $67,581 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alton Bay, NH Avg. Salary $67,474 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amherst, NH Avg. Salary $72,139 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Andover, NH Avg. Salary $65,849 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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