As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Drafting Engineer in Scranton, PA is $58,538, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,126 weekly, or $4,878 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 Scranton, PA vary widely, spanning from $49,947 to $70,042. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,041) and 75th percentile ($64,560), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,042 per year. This $10,519 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, Scranton Drafting Engineer often earn 4.2% lower than national averages. However, Scranton currently ranks 544 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 $49,947 Scranton, PA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $54,041 Scranton, PA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $58,538 Scranton, PA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $64,560 Scranton, PA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Drafting Engineer Salary $70,042 Scranton, PA January 01, 2026
25% $54,041 10% $49,947 90% $70,042 75% $64,560 $58,538 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

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