California Median
$78,310
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.65
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $76,870
State Rank
#13 of 43
2,730 employed here
How much do Electrical and Electronics Drafters make in California?
Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California take home a median of $78,310 annually — roughly $37.65 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $76,870.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $50,620 while the top 10% make $146,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $63,180 and $102,530 a year.
Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,620 | $24.34 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $63,180 | $30.38 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $78,310 | $37.65 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $102,530 | $49.29 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $146,810 | $70.58 |
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How California compares
California ranks 13th out of 43 states and territories for Electrical and Electronics Drafters pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in other states
New Hampshire $102,070New Mexico $101,330Massachusetts $87,290North Carolina $81,960Idaho $81,590Ohio $80,840Georgia $80,620Texas $80,620Indiana $80,100Utah $79,360Colorado $79,300Kentucky $79,050Oregon $78,170New York $77,830New Jersey $77,600Minnesota $77,330Tennessee $77,180Missouri $76,690South Carolina $76,440Maryland $75,680Wisconsin $75,650Maine $75,100Iowa $74,470Michigan $73,860Arizona $73,080Florida $73,010Pennsylvania $72,720Washington $72,250Nevada $71,310Oklahoma $69,520Illinois $68,310Hawaii $68,050Connecticut $66,980Wyoming $64,690Virginia $64,650Delaware $63,460Louisiana $62,550Kansas $60,730Nebraska $59,570Mississippi $58,780Alabama $51,650South Dakota $50,840
Working as Electrical and Electronics Drafters in California
Nationally, about 18,000 people work as Electrical and Electronics Drafters in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($78,310) 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 do Electrical and Electronics Drafters make in California?
The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in California is $78,310 per year, or about $37.65 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $50,620 at the entry level to $146,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Electrical and Electronics Drafters about 2% more than the national median of $76,870. California ranks 13th out of 43 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Electrical and Electronics Drafters?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $78,310 a year. About 2,730 Electrical and Electronics Drafters are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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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.