Career Profile

Electrical & Electronics Drafter

Education Associate's
This is the typical education required for this occupation.
Earnings $67,400
This is the median salary for this occupation.

Electrical & Electronics Drafters prepare diagrams and drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

General Information

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

Electrical & Electronics Drafter

Occupational Outlook

For the Rural Capital Area

7

Job Opportunities

Over the next five years, an average of 7 openings per year are projected for Electrical & Electronics Drafter.

+11.2%

Employment Change

Employment for Electrical & Electronics Drafter is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.2% between 2025 and 2030.

$32.39

Earnings Potential

The typical worker in this occupation is paid $32.39/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.19, while experienced workers are paid $39.21. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations.

Local Employment Opportunities

There are 90 Electrical & Electronics Drafter in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 101.

Top Employing Industries, Locally

The top industries employing Electrical & Electronics Drafter are Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, All Other Industries, and Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services.

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Electrical & Electronics Drafter include Design, Engineering and Technology, and Computers and Electronics.

Educational Attainment Patterns

The most common level of education for Electrical & Electronics Drafter is Associate's. 60% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.