Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Electrical & Electronics Drafter Education Associate's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $74,500 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Electrical & Electronics Drafter Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area + Travis County 32 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 32 openings per year are projected for Electrical & Electronics Drafter. +8.0% Employment Change Employment for Electrical & Electronics Drafter is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 8.0% between 2025 and 2030. $35.84 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $35.84/hour. Entry level workers are paid $20.36, while experienced workers are paid $43.80. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 318 Electrical & Electronics Drafter in the Rural Capital Area + Travis County region. By 2030 this number could reach 343. 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. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
