How much does a drafter make in Indiana?
$58,600a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in Indiana. That is $28.17 an hour or $4,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.17
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,820Median: $58,600Highest 10%: $89,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,820 | $24.91 | |
| 25th | $52,790 | $25.38 | |
| Median | $58,600 | $28.17 | |
| 75th | $69,380 | $33.36 | |
| 90th | $89,610 | $43.08 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $60,950 |
| Chicago, IL | $53,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drafters.
| 27. North Carolina | $59,500 |
| 28. Oregon | $58,790 |
| 29. Nebraska | $58,640 |
| 30. Indiana | $58,600 |
| 31. Kentucky | $57,930 |
| 32. Ohio | $57,610 |
| 33. Idaho | $56,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $28.17 ($58,600 a year).
Do drafters make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $58,600 against $63,520 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Indiana rank for drafter pay?
Indiana ranks 30 of 40 states.
Which city in Indiana pays drafters the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $60,950 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.