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Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Electrical and Electronics Drafters make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,310
Median Annual Salary
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+2.5% vs 2024
$89,900
Mean Salary
$78,310
Median Salary
$37.65
Hourly Rate
2,730 people work as Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California
Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California earn a median salary of $78,310 per year ($6,525/month).
This is 5.9% above the national average of $73,967.
California ranks #13 out of 43 states for Electrical and Electronics Drafters pay.
Approximately 2,730 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.62
Writing
3.5
Critical Thinking
3.5
Judgment and Decision Making
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Design
4.38
Engineering and Technology
4.26
Computers and Electronics
4.18
English Language
3.93
Mathematics
3.59
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(40.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California
Salaries for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California range from $50,620 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $146,810 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $63,180 and $102,530.
How much do Electrical and Electronics Drafters make in California?
The median annual salary for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California is $78,310 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $89,900.
What is the salary range for a Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California?
Salaries for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California range from $50,620 at the 10th percentile to $146,810 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $63,180 and $102,530.
What is the starting salary for a Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California?
Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters positions in California typically start around $50,620 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $63,180 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,730 people are employed as Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California is approximately $37.65 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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