The median annual wage for Drafters, All Other in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $65,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,160.
Pay spans roughly $48,900 at the 10th percentile to $108,700 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.55 per hour. An estimated 110 people work as drafters, all other in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $65,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.55 |
| 10th percentile | $48,900 |
| 90th percentile | $108,700 |
| Employment | 110 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.