The median annual wage for Drafters, All Other in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $69,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $75,670.
Pay spans roughly $52,240 at the 10th percentile to $103,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.35 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as drafters, all other in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $69,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $75,670 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.35 |
| 10th percentile | $52,240 |
| 90th percentile | $103,000 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.