How much does a drafter make in Milwaukee?
$80,470a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $38.69 an hour or $6,706 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.69
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 83
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,560Median: $80,470Highest 10%: $102,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,560 | $27.19 | |
| 25th | $79,590 | $38.26 | |
| Median | $80,470 | $38.69 | |
| 75th | $92,690 | $44.56 | |
| 90th | $102,900 | $49.49 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for drafters.
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,540 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $129,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $109,200 |
| Engineer | $106,300 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,000 |
| Architect | $99,680 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $99,010 |
| Electrical Engineer | $98,950 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,730 |
| Materials Engineer | $96,790 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $38.69 ($80,470 a year).
Do drafters make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $80,470 against $63,520 nationally, 27% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $73,040, so Milwaukee pays 10% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for drafter pay?
4 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a drafter make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,900 or more.
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.