How much does a drafter make in Iowa?
$60,750a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in Iowa. That is $29.21 an hour or $5,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.21
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,980Median: $60,750Highest 10%: $84,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,980 | $19.22 | |
| 25th | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| Median | $60,750 | $29.21 | |
| 75th | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| 90th | $84,840 | $40.79 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $62,840 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,360 |
| Omaha, NE | $58,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drafters.
| 20. Nevada | $62,400 |
| 21. Missouri | $61,990 |
| 22. South Carolina | $61,250 |
| 23. Iowa | $60,750 |
| 24. Texas | $59,990 |
| 25. Florida | $59,970 |
| 26. Vermont | $59,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.21 ($60,750 a year).
Do drafters make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $60,750 against $63,520 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Iowa rank for drafter pay?
Iowa ranks 23 of 40 states.
Which city in Iowa pays drafters the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $62,840 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.