The median annual wage for Drafters, All Other in California is $71,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $76,150.
Pay spans roughly $48,400 at the 10th percentile to $108,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.36 per hour. An estimated 2,020 people work as drafters, all other in California.
| Median (annual) | $71,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $76,150 |
| Median (hourly) | $34.36 |
| 10th percentile | $48,400 |
| 90th percentile | $108,780 |
| Employment | 2,020 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.