How much does a drafter make in Minnesota?
$63,220a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in Minnesota. That is $30.39 an hour or $5,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.39
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,660Median: $63,220Highest 10%: $88,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,660 | $23.88 | |
| 25th | $55,480 | $26.67 | |
| Median | $63,220 | $30.39 | |
| 75th | $80,130 | $38.52 | |
| 90th | $88,450 | $42.52 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drafters.
| 14. Virginia | $67,220 |
| 15. Connecticut | $66,620 |
| 16. Kansas | $66,040 |
| 17. Minnesota | $63,220 |
| 18. Montana | $63,200 |
| 19. Georgia | $62,400 |
| 20. Nevada | $62,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $30.39 ($63,220 a year).
Do drafters make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $63,220 against $63,520 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for drafter pay?
Minnesota ranks 17 of 40 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays drafters the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $63,540 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.