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How much does a drafter make in Missouri?

$61,990a year

Median yearly pay for drafters in Missouri. That is $29.80 an hour or $5,166 a month.

Hourly
$29.80
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among states
21 of 40
Jobs in the state
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,320Median: $61,990Highest 10%: $84,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,320$19.87
25th$48,220$23.18
Median$61,990$29.80
75th$72,310$34.76
90th$84,270$40.51

Cities in Missouri

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

St. Louis, MO$62,500
Kansas City, MO$62,410
Salaries for every job in Missouri

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for drafters.

18. Montana$63,200
19. Georgia$62,400
20. Nevada$62,400
21. Missouri$61,990
22. South Carolina$61,250
23. Iowa$60,750
24. Texas$59,990
Drafter salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a drafter make an hour in Missouri?

The median hourly pay in Missouri is $29.80 ($61,990 a year).

Do drafters make more in Missouri than the national average?

No: $61,990 against $63,520 nationally, 2% less.

Where does Missouri rank for drafter pay?

Missouri ranks 21 of 40 states.

Which city in Missouri pays drafters the most?

St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $62,500 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.