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

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

How does experience change A Draftsman's salary?

A Draftsman's salary grows with experience: a CAD Drafter I (0-2 years)earns $67,707, a CAD Drafter II (2-4 years)earns $77,081, a Draftsman (4-7 years)earns $93,334, a CAD Drafter IV (7+ years)earns $120,656, a CAD Drafter V (7-10 years)earns $141,373,

What are the highest paying states for a Draftsman?

Draftsman salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Draftsman roles are District of Columbia $102,274, California $101,887, Massachusetts $100,529. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Draftsman roles make?

Salaries for Draftsman level roles vary by specialization: Design Draftsman: $92,372; Senior Draftsman: $92,372; Engineering Draftsman: $91,141; Architectural Draftsman: $89,921; Autocad Draftsman: $89,921.

Draftsman Salary in Delaware

How much does a Draftsman make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Draftsman in Delaware is $93,758 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,116
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,675 to $101,797
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,316

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Draftsman Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,797	$8,483	$1,958	$49
Average	$93,758	$7,813	$1,803	$45
25th Percentile	$85,675	$7,140	$1,648	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Draftsman Salaries

A Draftsman'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.

Levels	Salary
CAD Draft... Level Draftsman	$67,707
CAD Draft... Level Draftsman	$77,081
Draftsman... Level Draftsman	$93,334
CAD Draft... Level Draftsman	$120,656
CAD Draft... Level Draftsman	$141,373

How Do Draftsman 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 Draftsmans. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $102,274.
California: $101,887.
Massachusetts: $100,529.

District of Columbia $102,274 California $101,887 Massachusetts $100,529 Washington $100,159 New Jersey $100,122 Alaska $99,993 Connecticut $98,718 New York $98,201

Hawaii $96,547 Rhode Island $95,771 Maryland $95,245 Minnesota $94,524 Colorado $94,247 Illinois $94,155 Oregon $93,804 Delaware $93,545

New Hampshire $93,383 Virginia $93,019 Pennsylvania $91,957 Nevada $91,421 North Dakota $91,245 Michigan $90,968 Wisconsin $90,867 Vermont $90,663

Texas $90,100 Maine $90,063 Arizona $90,007 Ohio $89,943 Georgia $89,093 Indiana $88,668 Wyoming $88,585 Utah $88,456

Iowa $88,400 Kansas $87,957 Louisiana $87,827 North Carolina $87,781 Missouri $87,763 Florida $87,403 Montana $87,209 Nebraska $87,024

Kentucky $86,922 South Carolina $86,553 Tennessee $86,322 Idaho $86,229 New Mexico $85,555 Oklahoma $85,407 Alabama $84,862 South Dakota $83,948

Arkansas $83,449 West Virginia $83,181 Mississippi $82,378

Top Paying Cities for Draftsmans

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:

Lincoln: $96,815
Little Creek: $95,919
Magnolia: $96,316

Lincoln, DE $96,815 Little Creek, DE $95,919 Magnolia, DE $96,316 Milford, DE $96,815 Marydel, DE $95,559 Millsboro, DE $96,815 Millville, DE $97,462 Milton, DE $96,815

Nassau, DE $96,815 Ocean View, DE $97,462 Rehoboth Beach, DE $97,462 Seaford, DE $95,799 Selbyville, DE $97,462 Smyrna, DE $95,448 Viola, DE $96,316 Woodside, DE $96,039

Bear, DE $94,746 Newark, DE $94,783 Claymont, DE $94,857 Delaware City, DE $94,783 Hockessin, DE $94,857 Kirkwood, DE $94,783 Middletown, DE $95,254 Montchanin, DE $94,857

New Castle, DE $94,857 Odessa, DE $95,384 Port Penn, DE $94,524 Rockland, DE $94,857 Saint Georges, DE $94,783 Townsend, DE $95,245 Winterthur, DE $94,857 Lewes, DE $96,815

Wilmington, DE $94,857 Dover, DE $95,873 Dover Afb, DE $96,095 Bethany Beach, DE $97,462 Bethel, DE $95,799 Bridgeville, DE $96,815 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,975 Cheswold, DE $95,651

Clayton, DE $95,411 Dagsboro, DE $97,462 Delmar, DE $95,799 Ellendale, DE $96,815 Felton, DE $96,815 Fenwick Island, DE $97,462 Frankford, DE $97,462 Frederica, DE $96,815

Georgetown, DE $96,815 Greenwood, DE $96,815 Harbeson, DE $96,815 Harrington, DE $96,815 Hartly, DE $95,365 Houston, DE $96,815 Kenton, DE $95,411 Laurel, DE $95,799

Yorklyn, DE $94,857

Draftsman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Draftsman'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

$85,675

Average $93,758/year

$101,797

$7,140

Average $7,813/month

$8,483

$1,648

Average $1,803/week

$1,958

$41

Average $45/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,797	$8,483	$1,958	$49
Average	$93,758	$7,813	$1,803	$45
25th Percentile	$85,675	$7,140	$1,648	$41

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