Oregon Median
$58,790
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $63,520
State Rank
#28 of 40
660 employed here
How much does a Drafter, All Other make in Oregon?
Drafters, All Other in Oregon take home a median of $58,790 annually — roughly $28.26 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $63,520.
Within Oregon, entry-level pay starts around $46,070 while the top 10% make $93,910 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $47,940 and $75,660 a year.
Drafter, All Other salary range in Oregon
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,070 | $22.15 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $47,940 | $23.05 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $58,790 | $28.26 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $75,660 | $36.38 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $93,910 | $45.15 |
|
How Oregon compares
Oregon ranks 28th out of 40 states and territories for Drafter, All Other pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Drafter, All Other salary in other states
New Jersey $77,840California $73,390Wisconsin $73,040Washington $72,800New York $72,190Massachusetts $72,100New Hampshire $70,710Arizona $70,070Utah $69,420Louisiana $68,470Michigan $67,750Mississippi $67,730Colorado $67,320Virginia $67,220Connecticut $66,620Kansas $66,040Minnesota $63,220Montana $63,200Georgia $62,400Nevada $62,400Missouri $61,990South Carolina $61,250Iowa $60,750Texas $59,990Florida $59,970Vermont $59,930North Carolina $59,500Nebraska $58,640Indiana $58,600Kentucky $57,930Ohio $57,610Idaho $56,430Maryland $55,640Maine $55,460Pennsylvania $54,240Illinois $53,300Oklahoma $49,920Arkansas $48,020Alabama $47,320
Working as a Drafter, All Other in Oregon
Nationally, about 14,000 people work as Drafters, All Other in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Oregon pay ($58,790) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Drafter, All Other make in Oregon?
The median Drafter, All Other salary in Oregon is $58,790 per year, or about $28.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,070 at the entry level to $93,910 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oregon pay compare to the national average?
Oregon pays Drafters, All Other about 7% less than the national median of $63,520. Oregon ranks 28th out of 40 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oregon a good state for Drafters, All Other?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $58,790 a year. About 660 Drafters, All Other are employed in Oregon. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Oregon?
The highest-paying occupations in Oregon include Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($395,340), Physician, All Other ($347,180), Chief Executive ($341,630), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Drafter, All Other salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.