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

A Drafting Supervisor's salary grows with experience: a CAD Drafter V (7-10 years)earns $145,283, a CAD Supervisor (10+ years)earns $98,671, a Drafting Supervisor (10+ years)earns $117,779, a CAD Manager (10+ years)earns $133,810, a CAD Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $163,533,

What are the highest paying states for a Drafting Supervisor?

Drafting Supervisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drafting Supervisor roles are District of Columbia $128,009, California $127,523, Massachusetts $125,824. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drafting Supervisor roles make?

Salaries for Drafting Supervisor level roles vary by specialization: Drafting Manager: $134,191; Design/Drafting Supervisor: $112,100; Drafting Services Quality Supervisor: $112,090; Drafting Projects Supervisor: $112,010; Drafting Detailer: $101,107.

Drafting Supervisor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Drafting Supervisor make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Drafting Supervisor in Rhode Island is $120,702 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $150,249
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,412 to $136,168
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,312

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Drafting Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,168	$11,347	$2,619	$65
Average	$120,702	$10,058	$2,321	$58
25th Percentile	$107,412	$8,951	$2,066	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Drafting Supervisor Salaries

A Drafting Supervisor'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 Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Drafting Supervisor'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): $145,283
Early Career (1-2 years): $98,671
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,779
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,810
Expert (over 8 years): $163,533

Levels	Salary
CAD Draft... Level Drafting Supervisor	$145,283
CAD Super... Level Drafting Supervisor	$98,671
Drafting ... Level Drafting Supervisor	$117,779
CAD Manag... Level Drafting Supervisor	$133,810
CAD Senio... Level Drafting Supervisor	$163,533

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How Do Drafting Supervisor 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 Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $128,009.
California: $127,523.
Massachusetts: $125,824.

District of Columbia $128,009 California $127,523 Massachusetts $125,824 Washington $125,361 New Jersey $125,315 Alaska $125,153 Connecticut $123,558 New York $122,910

Hawaii $120,841 Rhode Island $119,869 Maryland $119,210 Minnesota $118,309 Colorado $117,962 Illinois $117,846 Oregon $117,407 Delaware $117,083

New Hampshire $116,880 Virginia $116,424 Pennsylvania $115,095 Nevada $114,424 North Dakota $114,204 Michigan $113,857 Wisconsin $113,730 Vermont $113,476

Texas $112,771 Maine $112,724 Arizona $112,655 Ohio $112,574 Georgia $111,510 Indiana $110,979 Wyoming $110,875 Utah $110,713

Iowa $110,643 Kansas $110,088 Louisiana $109,927 North Carolina $109,869 Missouri $109,846 Florida $109,395 Montana $109,152 Nebraska $108,921

Kentucky $108,793 South Carolina $108,331 Tennessee $108,042 Idaho $107,926 New Mexico $107,082 Oklahoma $106,897 Alabama $106,215 South Dakota $105,071

Arkansas $104,446 West Virginia $104,111 Mississippi $103,105

Top Paying Cities for Drafting Supervisors

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: $121,835
Albion: $119,812
Ashaway: $122,297

Adamsville, RI $121,835 Albion, RI $119,812 Ashaway, RI $122,297 Barrington, RI $119,812 Block Island, RI $121,661 Bradford, RI $122,216 Bristol, RI $119,696 Carolina, RI $121,222

Charlestown, RI $121,349 Chepachet, RI $119,580 Clayville, RI $119,696 Coventry, RI $119,580 West Greenwich, RI $119,499 East Greenwich, RI $119,661 Exeter, RI $122,216 Fiskeville, RI $119,812

Forestdale, RI $119,696 Foster, RI $119,499 Glendale, RI $119,499 Greene, RI $120,841 Greenville, RI $119,812 Harmony, RI $119,777 Harrisville, RI $119,580 Hope, RI $119,812

Hope Valley, RI $122,297 Hopkinton, RI $122,332 Jamestown, RI $121,106 Kenyon, RI $122,182 Little Compton, RI $121,789 Manville, RI $119,812 Mapleville, RI $119,499 Newport, RI $121,130

Middletown, RI $121,638 North Kingstown, RI $119,465 North Scituate, RI $119,777 Oakland, RI $119,615 Pascoag, RI $119,546 Pawtucket, RI $119,812 Central Falls, RI $119,812 Cumberland, RI $119,812

Lincoln, RI $119,812 Portsmouth, RI $120,644 Prudence Island, RI $119,580 Rockville, RI $122,332 Saunderstown, RI $121,176 Shannock, RI $122,147 Slatersville, RI $119,696 Slocum, RI $121,176

Tiverton, RI $121,870 Wakefield, RI $121,049 Kingston, RI $121,072 Narragansett, RI $121,095 Peace Dale, RI $121,049 Warren, RI $119,777 Warwick, RI $119,812 Westerly, RI $122,367

West Kingston, RI $121,141 West Warwick, RI $119,812 Wood River Junction, RI $122,216 Woonsocket, RI $119,696 North Smithfield, RI $119,777 Wyoming, RI $122,182 Providence, RI $119,812 Cranston, RI $119,812

North Providence, RI $119,812 East Providence, RI $119,812 Riverside, RI $119,812 Rumford, RI $119,812 Smithfield, RI $119,812 Johnston, RI $119,812

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

Understanding how a Drafting Supervisor'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

$107,412

Average $120,702/year

$136,168

$8,951

Average $10,058/month

$11,347

$2,066

Average $2,321/week

$2,619

$52

Average $58/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,168	$11,347	$2,619	$65
Average	$120,702	$10,058	$2,321	$58
25th Percentile	$107,412	$8,951	$2,066	$52

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