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

A Drafting Technician's salary grows with experience: a Drafting Technician (0-2 years)earns $67,747, a CAD Drafter II (2-4 years)earns $77,127, a CAD Drafter III (4-7 years)earns $93,390, a CAD Drafter IV (7+ years)earns $120,728, a CAD Drafter V (7-10 years)earns $141,458,

What are the highest paying states for a Drafting Technician?

Drafting Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Drafting Technician roles are District of Columbia $73,165, California $72,887, Massachusetts $71,916. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Drafting Technician roles make?

Salaries for Drafting Technician level roles vary by specialization: Drafting Manager: $134,191; Design and Drafting Services Manager: $132,490; Drafting Supervisor: $115,615; Design/Drafting Supervisor: $112,100; Drafting Projects Supervisor: $112,010.

Drafting Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Drafting Technician make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Drafting Technician in Delaware is $67,072 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,719
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,634 to $72,122
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,773

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Drafting Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,122	$6,010	$1,387	$35
Average	$67,072	$5,589	$1,290	$32
25th Percentile	$60,634	$5,053	$1,166	$29

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Key Factors That Influence Drafting Technician Salaries

A Drafting Technician'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Drafting Technician'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): $67,747
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,127
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,390
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,728
Expert (over 8 years): $141,458

Levels	Salary
Drafting ... Level Drafting Technician	$67,747
CAD Draft... Level Drafting Technician	$77,127
CAD Draft... Level Drafting Technician	$93,390
CAD Draft... Level Drafting Technician	$120,728
CAD Draft... Level Drafting Technician	$141,458

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

District of Columbia: $73,165.
California: $72,887.
Massachusetts: $71,916.

District of Columbia $73,165 California $72,887 Massachusetts $71,916 Washington $71,652 New Jersey $71,625 Alaska $71,533 Connecticut $70,621 New York $70,251

Hawaii $69,068 Rhode Island $68,513 Maryland $68,136 Minnesota $67,621 Colorado $67,422 Illinois $67,356 Oregon $67,105 Delaware $66,920

New Hampshire $66,804 Virginia $66,543 Pennsylvania $65,784 Nevada $65,400 North Dakota $65,275 Michigan $65,076 Wisconsin $65,004 Vermont $64,858

Texas $64,455 Maine $64,429 Arizona $64,389 Ohio $64,343 Georgia $63,735 Indiana $63,431 Wyoming $63,372 Utah $63,279

Iowa $63,239 Kansas $62,922 Louisiana $62,830 North Carolina $62,797 Missouri $62,783 Florida $62,526 Montana $62,387 Nebraska $62,255

Kentucky $62,182 South Carolina $61,918 Tennessee $61,753 Idaho $61,687 New Mexico $61,204 Oklahoma $61,098 Alabama $60,709 South Dakota $60,054

Arkansas $59,698 West Virginia $59,506 Mississippi $58,931

Top Paying Cities for Drafting Technicians

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: $69,259
Little Creek: $68,618
Magnolia: $68,903

Lincoln, DE $69,259 Little Creek, DE $68,618 Magnolia, DE $68,903 Milford, DE $69,259 Marydel, DE $68,361 Millsboro, DE $69,259 Millville, DE $69,722 Milton, DE $69,259

Nassau, DE $69,259 Ocean View, DE $69,722 Rehoboth Beach, DE $69,722 Seaford, DE $68,533 Selbyville, DE $69,722 Smyrna, DE $68,281 Viola, DE $68,903 Woodside, DE $68,704

Bear, DE $67,779 Newark, DE $67,806 Claymont, DE $67,859 Delaware City, DE $67,806 Hockessin, DE $67,859 Kirkwood, DE $67,806 Middletown, DE $68,143 Montchanin, DE $67,859

New Castle, DE $67,859 Odessa, DE $68,235 Port Penn, DE $67,621 Rockland, DE $67,859 Saint Georges, DE $67,806 Townsend, DE $68,136 Winterthur, DE $67,859 Lewes, DE $69,259

Wilmington, DE $67,859 Dover, DE $68,585 Dover Afb, DE $68,744 Bethany Beach, DE $69,722 Bethel, DE $68,533 Bridgeville, DE $69,259 Camden Wyoming, DE $68,658 Cheswold, DE $68,427

Clayton, DE $68,255 Dagsboro, DE $69,722 Delmar, DE $68,533 Ellendale, DE $69,259 Felton, DE $69,259 Fenwick Island, DE $69,722 Frankford, DE $69,722 Frederica, DE $69,259

Georgetown, DE $69,259 Greenwood, DE $69,259 Harbeson, DE $69,259 Harrington, DE $69,259 Hartly, DE $68,222 Houston, DE $69,259 Kenton, DE $68,255 Laurel, DE $68,533

Yorklyn, DE $67,859

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

Understanding how a Drafting Technician'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

$60,634

Average $67,072/year

$72,122

$5,053

Average $5,589/month

$6,010

$1,166

Average $1,290/week

$1,387

$29

Average $32/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,122	$6,010	$1,387	$35
Average	$67,072	$5,589	$1,290	$32
25th Percentile	$60,634	$5,053	$1,166	$29

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