How much does a drafter make in Massachusetts?
$72,100a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in Massachusetts. That is $34.66 an hour or $6,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.66
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,770Median: $72,100Highest 10%: $97,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| 25th | $62,590 | $30.09 | |
| Median | $72,100 | $34.66 | |
| 75th | $79,980 | $38.45 | |
| 90th | $97,220 | $46.74 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $75,090 |
| Boston, MA | $74,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drafters.
| 3. Wisconsin | $73,040 |
| 4. Washington | $72,800 |
| 5. New York | $72,190 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $72,100 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $70,710 |
| 8. Arizona | $70,070 |
| 9. Utah | $69,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $34.66 ($72,100 a year).
Do drafters make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $72,100 against $63,520 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for drafter pay?
Massachusetts ranks 6 of 40 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays drafters the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $75,090 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.