How much does a drafter make in Columbus?
$55,630a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $26.75 an hour or $4,636 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.75
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,930Median: $55,630Highest 10%: $85,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $43,310 | $20.82 | |
| Median | $55,630 | $26.75 | |
| 75th | $66,250 | $31.85 | |
| 90th | $85,300 | $41.01 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for drafters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Environmental Engineer | $127,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $126,800 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $125,500 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $121,000 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $113,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $111,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $110,900 |
| Materials Engineer | $104,400 |
| Electrical Engineer | $102,400 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $26.75 ($55,630 a year).
Do drafters make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $55,630 against $63,520 nationally, 12% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $57,610, so Columbus pays 3% less.
Where does Columbus rank for drafter pay?
75 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a drafter make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,300 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.