How much does a drafter make in Illinois?
$53,300a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in Illinois. That is $25.63 an hour or $4,442 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.63
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,420Median: $53,300Highest 10%: $94,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,420 | $21.36 | |
| 25th | $48,120 | $23.13 | |
| Median | $53,300 | $25.63 | |
| 75th | $78,150 | $37.57 | |
| 90th | $94,270 | $45.32 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $62,500 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,360 |
| Chicago, IL | $53,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drafters.
| 34. Maryland | $55,640 |
| 35. Maine | $55,460 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $54,240 |
| 37. Illinois | $53,300 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $49,920 |
| 39. Arkansas | $48,020 |
| 40. Alabama | $47,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $25.63 ($53,300 a year).
Do drafters make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $53,300 against $63,520 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Illinois rank for drafter pay?
Illinois ranks 37 of 40 states.
Which city in Illinois pays drafters the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $62,500 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.