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How much does a drafter make in Arizona?

$70,070a year

Median yearly pay for drafters in Arizona. That is $33.69 an hour or $5,839 a month.

Hourly
$33.69
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among states
8 of 40
Jobs in the state
430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,960Median: $70,070Highest 10%: $102,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,960$22.10
25th$52,640$25.31
Median$70,070$33.69
75th$83,200$40.00
90th$102,200$49.13

Cities in Arizona

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Phoenix, AZ$70,320
Tucson, AZ$69,810
Salaries for every job in Arizona

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for drafters.

5. New York$72,190
6. Massachusetts$72,100
7. New Hampshire$70,710
8. Arizona$70,070
9. Utah$69,420
10. Louisiana$68,470
11. Michigan$67,750
Drafter salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a drafter make an hour in Arizona?

The median hourly pay in Arizona is $33.69 ($70,070 a year).

Do drafters make more in Arizona than the national average?

Yes: $70,070 against $63,520 nationally, 10% more.

Where does Arizona rank for drafter pay?

Arizona ranks 8 of 40 states.

Which city in Arizona pays drafters the most?

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $70,320 a year.

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.