Drafters, All Other Salary in Michigan

Other drafters in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $77,930 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($76,360), across the 2 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other drafters average at $75,180 and the median at $67,750 for 360 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,250.

Drafters, All Other average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$77,930
Grand Rapids$76,360

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$77,930	$79,960	$61,720	$58,857	100
Grand Rapids	$76,360	$66,240	$61,630	$58,492	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Drafters, All Other salary in other states

Drafters, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3019.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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