The median annual wage for Drafters, All Other in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $70,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,120.
Pay spans roughly $40,660 at the 10th percentile to $104,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $33.72 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as drafters, all other in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $70,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,120 |
| Median (hourly) | $33.72 |
| 10th percentile | $40,660 |
| 90th percentile | $104,010 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.