Drafters, All Other pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,570 or more. The middle half of other drafters in Memphis earn between $59,820 and $88,120.
- $41K10th
- $60K25th
- $68KMedian
- $88K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,820 | $6,068 | $35.01 |
| Median | $68,020 | $5,668 | $32.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,820 | $4,985 | $28.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $88,120 | $7,343 | $42.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Drafters, All Other pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Other drafters in Memphis earn 7% more than the U.S. average ($68,250). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $63,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $72,820 | $68,020 | $41,440 | $108,570 | 30 |
| 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.
Drafters, All Other salary after taxes in Memphis
On the average salary of $72,820, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $60,059 a year, or $5,005 a month and $2,310 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $60,059 | $5,005 |
| Working in MS | $57,878 | $4,823 |
| Working in AR | $57,852 | $4,821 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for other drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $72,820 buys what about $78,998 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Drafters, All Other salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 1st of 4 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Memphis$72,820
- Nashville$70,240
- Chattanooga$50,120
- Knoxville$46,210
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 Memphis: questions
How much do other drafters make an hour in Memphis?
$35.01 an hour on average, and $32.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other drafters salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other drafters take-home pay in Memphis?
About $60,059 a year ($5,005 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,820. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do other drafters earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 17.5%.
- 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: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.59, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.59).
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