What are the main factors that influence a Drafting Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Drafting Manager's salary?

A Drafting Manager's salary grows with experience: a CAE Design Supervisor I (12+ years)earns $98,377, a CAE Design Supervisor II (12+ years)earns $125,861, a Drafting Manager (12+ years)earns $139,846, a CAE Design Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $187,356, a CAE Design Director (12+ years)earns $231,318,

What are the highest paying states for a Drafting Manager?

Drafting Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drafting Manager roles are District of Columbia $148,576, California $148,013, Massachusetts $146,040. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drafting Manager roles make?

Salaries for Drafting Manager level roles vary by specialization: Design and Drafting Services Manager: $132,490; Drafting Supervisor: $115,615; Design/Drafting Supervisor: $112,100; Drafting Services Quality Supervisor: $112,090; Drafting Projects Supervisor: $112,010.

Drafting Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Drafting Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Drafting Manager in Rhode Island is $140,096 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, a Drafting Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $163,379
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $127,573 to $152,283
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $116,172

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Drafting Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,283	$12,690	$2,929	$73
Average	$140,096	$11,675	$2,694	$67
25th Percentile	$127,573	$10,631	$2,453	$61

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Key Factors That Influence Drafting Manager Salaries

A Drafting Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Drafting Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Drafting Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $98,377
Early Career (1-2 years): $125,861
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $139,846
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $187,356
Expert (over 8 years): $231,318

Levels	Salary
CAE Desig... Level Drafting Manager	$98,377
CAE Desig... Level Drafting Manager	$125,861
Drafting ... Level Drafting Manager	$139,846
CAE Desig... Level Drafting Manager	$187,356
CAE Desig... Level Drafting Manager	$231,318

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How Do Drafting Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Drafting Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $148,576.
California: $148,013.
Massachusetts: $146,040.

District of Columbia $148,576 California $148,013 Massachusetts $146,040 Washington $145,503 New Jersey $145,450 Alaska $145,262 Connecticut $143,410 New York $142,659

Hawaii $140,257 Rhode Island $139,129 Maryland $138,364 Minnesota $137,318 Colorado $136,915 Illinois $136,781 Oregon $136,271 Delaware $135,895

New Hampshire $135,659 Virginia $135,130 Pennsylvania $133,587 Nevada $132,809 North Dakota $132,554 Michigan $132,151 Wisconsin $132,004 Vermont $131,709

Texas $130,890 Maine $130,836 Arizona $130,756 Ohio $130,662 Georgia $129,427 Indiana $128,810 Wyoming $128,689 Utah $128,501

Iowa $128,421 Kansas $127,777 Louisiana $127,589 North Carolina $127,522 Missouri $127,495 Florida $126,972 Montana $126,690 Nebraska $126,421

Kentucky $126,274 South Carolina $125,737 Tennessee $125,402 Idaho $125,267 New Mexico $124,288 Oklahoma $124,073 Alabama $123,281 South Dakota $121,953

Arkansas $121,228 West Virginia $120,839 Mississippi $119,672

Top Paying Cities for Drafting Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $141,411
Albion: $139,062
Ashaway: $141,947

Adamsville, RI $141,411 Albion, RI $139,062 Ashaway, RI $141,947 Barrington, RI $139,062 Block Island, RI $141,209 Bradford, RI $141,853 Bristol, RI $138,928 Carolina, RI $140,699

Charlestown, RI $140,847 Chepachet, RI $138,794 Clayville, RI $138,928 Coventry, RI $138,794 West Greenwich, RI $138,700 East Greenwich, RI $138,888 Exeter, RI $141,853 Fiskeville, RI $139,062

Forestdale, RI $138,928 Foster, RI $138,700 Glendale, RI $138,700 Greene, RI $140,257 Greenville, RI $139,062 Harmony, RI $139,022 Harrisville, RI $138,794 Hope, RI $139,062

Hope Valley, RI $141,947 Hopkinton, RI $141,988 Jamestown, RI $140,565 Kenyon, RI $141,813 Little Compton, RI $141,357 Manville, RI $139,062 Mapleville, RI $138,700 Newport, RI $140,592

Middletown, RI $141,182 North Kingstown, RI $138,660 North Scituate, RI $139,022 Oakland, RI $138,834 Pascoag, RI $138,754 Pawtucket, RI $139,062 Central Falls, RI $139,062 Cumberland, RI $139,062

Lincoln, RI $139,062 Portsmouth, RI $140,028 Prudence Island, RI $138,794 Rockville, RI $141,988 Saunderstown, RI $140,646 Shannock, RI $141,773 Slatersville, RI $138,928 Slocum, RI $140,646

Tiverton, RI $141,451 Wakefield, RI $140,498 Kingston, RI $140,525 Narragansett, RI $140,552 Peace Dale, RI $140,498 Warren, RI $139,022 Warwick, RI $139,062 Westerly, RI $142,028

West Kingston, RI $140,605 West Warwick, RI $139,062 Wood River Junction, RI $141,853 Woonsocket, RI $138,928 North Smithfield, RI $139,022 Wyoming, RI $141,813 Providence, RI $139,062 Cranston, RI $139,062

North Providence, RI $139,062 East Providence, RI $139,062 Riverside, RI $139,062 Rumford, RI $139,062 Smithfield, RI $139,062 Johnston, RI $139,062

Drafting Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Drafting Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$127,573

Average $140,096/year

$152,283

$10,631

Average $11,675/month

$12,690

$2,453

Average $2,694/week

$2,929

$61

Average $67/hour

$73

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$152,283	$12,690	$2,929	$73
Average	$140,096	$11,675	$2,694	$67
25th Percentile	$127,573	$10,631	$2,453	$61

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