Drafters, All Other pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,140 or more. The middle half of other drafters in San Juan earn between $50,160 and $62,650.
- $40K10th
- $50K25th
- $60KMedian
- $63K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,560 | $5,297 | $30.56 |
| Median | $60,310 | $5,026 | $29.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,160 | $4,180 | $24.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,650 | $5,221 | $30.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Drafters, All Other pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Other drafters in San Juan earn 6% more than the Puerto Rico average ($59,720) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($68,250). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $63,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $63,560 | $60,310 | $39,670 | $98,140 | 60 |
| Puerto Rico | $59,720 | $59,870 | $30,100 | $98,140 | 80 |
| United States | $68,250 | $63,520 | $43,420 | $99,380 | 14,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for other drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Drafters, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$63,920
- Orlando, FL$63,930
- Sarasota, FL$65,780
- Tampa, FL$62,430
- Jacksonville, FL$65,160
- Raleigh, NC$61,090
Highest-paying cities for other drafters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,260).
- San Jose, CA$91,260
- San Francisco, CA$88,560
- New York, NY$87,900
- Milwaukee, WI$82,450
- Baton Rouge, LA$82,190
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Drafters, All Other salary in San Juan: questions
How much do other drafters make an hour in San Juan?
$30.56 an hour on average, and $29.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other drafters salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do other drafters earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,250).
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; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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