How much does a drafter make in Hartford?
$73,100a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $35.14 an hour or $6,092 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.14
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,660Median: $73,100Highest 10%: $101,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| 25th | $57,320 | $27.56 | |
| Median | $73,100 | $35.14 | |
| 75th | $83,970 | $40.37 | |
| 90th | $101,400 | $48.73 |
Other cities in Connecticut
Median yearly pay for drafters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Hartford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $132,800 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $122,900 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $114,000 |
| Environmental Engineer | $111,700 |
| Engineer | $109,100 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $108,900 |
| Materials Engineer | $108,800 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $108,400 |
| Electrical Engineer | $106,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $106,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in Hartford?
The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $35.14 ($73,100 a year).
Do drafters make more in Hartford than the national average?
Yes: $73,100 against $63,520 nationally, 15% more.
How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?
The median in Connecticut is $66,620, so Hartford pays 10% more.
Where does Hartford rank for drafter pay?
16 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a drafter make starting out in Hartford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,400 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.