Drafters, All Other pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,010 or more. The middle half of other drafters in Washington earn between $47,390 and $91,720.
- $47K10th
- $47K25th
- $59KMedian
- $92K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,120 | $5,843 | $33.71 |
| Median | $59,300 | $4,942 | $28.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,390 | $3,949 | $22.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,720 | $7,643 | $44.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Drafters, All Other pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Other drafters in Washington earn about the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $70,120 | $59,300 | $47,390 | $107,010 | 150 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $70,120, a single filer in Washington takes home about $55,048 a year, or $4,587 a month and $2,117 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $55,837 | $4,653 |
| Working in DC | $55,048 | $4,587 |
| Working in MD | $55,040 | $4,587 |
| Working in VA | $54,942 | $4,578 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for other drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $70,120 buys what about $64,399 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Drafters, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$61,140
- Richmond, VA$68,370
- Lancaster, PA$56,930
- Philadelphia, PA$65,280
- Virginia Beach, VA$68,480
- 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 Washington: questions
How much do other drafters make an hour in Washington?
$33.71 an hour on average, and $28.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other drafters salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other drafters take-home pay in Washington?
About $55,048 a year ($4,587 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,120.
Do other drafters earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.7%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
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