How much does a drafter make in New York?
$72,190a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in New York. That is $34.71 an hour or $6,016 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.71
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,120Median: $72,190Highest 10%: $115,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,120 | $25.06 | |
| 25th | $62,080 | $29.85 | |
| Median | $72,190 | $34.71 | |
| 75th | $94,310 | $45.34 | |
| 90th | $115,800 | $55.69 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $81,220 |
| Syracuse, NY | $68,500 |
| Buffalo, NY | $62,080 |
| Rochester, NY | $61,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drafters.
| 2. California | $73,390 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $34.71 ($72,190 a year).
Do drafters make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $72,190 against $63,520 nationally, 14% more.
Where does New York rank for drafter pay?
New York ranks 5 of 40 states.
Which city in New York pays drafters the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $81,220 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.