The median annual wage for Drafters, All Other in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC is $64,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $62,300.
Pay spans roughly $35,300 at the 10th percentile to $80,550 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.10 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as drafters, all other in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC.
| Median (annual) | $64,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $62,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.10 |
| 10th percentile | $35,300 |
| 90th percentile | $80,550 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.