How much does a drafter make in Atlanta?
$62,500a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $30.05 an hour or $5,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.05
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,140Median: $62,500Highest 10%: $97,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,140 | $19.78 | |
| 25th | $48,150 | $23.15 | |
| Median | $62,500 | $30.05 | |
| 75th | $82,300 | $39.57 | |
| 90th | $97,440 | $46.85 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for drafters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $150,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,400 |
| Engineer | $122,600 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $119,600 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $106,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $103,500 |
| Architect | $103,300 |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,000 |
| Materials Engineer | $101,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $30.05 ($62,500 a year).
Do drafters make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $62,500 against $63,520 nationally, 2% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $62,400, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for drafter pay?
42 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a drafter make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,440 or more.
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.