Drafters, All Other pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,930 or more. The middle half of other drafters in Milwaukee earn between $79,590 and $92,690.
- $57K10th
- $80K25th
- $80KMedian
- $93K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,450 | $6,871 | $39.64 |
| Median | $80,470 | $6,706 | $38.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,590 | $6,632 | $38.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,690 | $7,724 | $44.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Drafters, All Other pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Other drafters in Milwaukee earn 15% more than the Wisconsin average ($71,940) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($68,250). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $63,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $82,450 | $80,470 | $56,560 | $102,930 | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $71,940 | $73,040 | $51,630 | $99,050 | 200 |
| 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 Milwaukee
On the average salary of $82,450, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $63,448 a year, or $5,287 a month and $2,440 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Milwaukee a good place for other drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $82,450 buys what about $85,055 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Drafters, All Other salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 1st of 2 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Milwaukee$82,450
- Green Bay$60,490
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 Milwaukee: questions
How much do other drafters make an hour in Milwaukee?
$39.64 an hour on average, and $38.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other drafters salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other drafters take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $63,448 a year ($5,287 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,450.
Do other drafters earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.0%.
- 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).
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