The median annual wage for Drafters, All Other in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $63,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $65,320.
Pay spans roughly $44,200 at the 10th percentile to $93,600 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $30.44 per hour. An estimated 240 people work as drafters, all other in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $63,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $65,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $30.44 |
| 10th percentile | $44,200 |
| 90th percentile | $93,600 |
| Employment | 240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.