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How much does a drafter make in Maryland?

$55,640a year

Median yearly pay for drafters in Maryland. That is $26.75 an hour or $4,637 a month.

Hourly
$26.75
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among states
34 of 40
Jobs in the state
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,730Median: $55,640Highest 10%: $98,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,730$20.06
25th$45,920$22.08
Median$55,640$26.75
75th$75,390$36.25
90th$98,050$47.14

Cities in Maryland

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$59,300
Philadelphia, PA$58,810
Baltimore, MD$57,940
Salaries for every job in Maryland

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for drafters.

31. Kentucky$57,930
32. Ohio$57,610
33. Idaho$56,430
34. Maryland$55,640
35. Maine$55,460
36. Pennsylvania$54,240
37. Illinois$53,300
Drafter salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a drafter make an hour in Maryland?

The median hourly pay in Maryland is $26.75 ($55,640 a year).

Do drafters make more in Maryland than the national average?

No: $55,640 against $63,520 nationally, 12% less.

Where does Maryland rank for drafter pay?

Maryland ranks 34 of 40 states.

Which city in Maryland pays drafters the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $59,300 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.