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How much does a drafter make in Alabama?

$47,320a year

Median yearly pay for drafters in Alabama. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.

Hourly
$22.75
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among states
40 of 40
Jobs in the state
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,120Median: $47,320Highest 10%: $80,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,120$16.40
25th$36,750$17.67
Median$47,320$22.75
75th$61,030$29.34
90th$80,030$38.48

Cities in Alabama

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

No city data for this job.
Salaries for every job in Alabama

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for drafters.

37. Illinois$53,300
38. Oklahoma$49,920
39. Arkansas$48,020
40. Alabama$47,320
Drafter salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a drafter make an hour in Alabama?

The median hourly pay in Alabama is $22.75 ($47,320 a year).

Do drafters make more in Alabama than the national average?

No: $47,320 against $63,520 nationally, 26% less.

Where does Alabama rank for drafter pay?

Alabama ranks 40 of 40 states.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.