How much does a drafter make in Colorado?
$67,320a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in Colorado. That is $32.37 an hour or $5,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.37
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,130Median: $67,320Highest 10%: $100,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,130 | $24.10 | |
| 25th | $61,470 | $29.55 | |
| Median | $67,320 | $32.37 | |
| 75th | $78,490 | $37.74 | |
| 90th | $100,600 | $48.34 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $74,630 |
| Denver, CO | $67,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drafters.
| 10. Louisiana | $68,470 |
| 11. Michigan | $67,750 |
| 12. Mississippi | $67,730 |
| 13. Colorado | $67,320 |
| 14. Virginia | $67,220 |
| 15. Connecticut | $66,620 |
| 16. Kansas | $66,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $32.37 ($67,320 a year).
Do drafters make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $67,320 against $63,520 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Colorado rank for drafter pay?
Colorado ranks 13 of 40 states.
Which city in Colorado pays drafters the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $74,630 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.