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How much does a drafter make in Ohio?

$57,610a year

Median yearly pay for drafters in Ohio. That is $27.70 an hour or $4,801 a month.

Hourly
$27.70
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among states
32 of 40
Jobs in the state
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,310Median: $57,610Highest 10%: $83,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,310$20.82
25th$50,130$24.10
Median$57,610$27.70
75th$69,970$33.64
90th$83,300$40.05

Cities in Ohio

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Cincinnati, OH$60,950
Cleveland, OH$58,690
Columbus, OH$55,630
Salaries for every job in Ohio

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for drafters.

29. Nebraska$58,640
30. Indiana$58,600
31. Kentucky$57,930
32. Ohio$57,610
33. Idaho$56,430
34. Maryland$55,640
35. Maine$55,460
Drafter salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a drafter make an hour in Ohio?

The median hourly pay in Ohio is $27.70 ($57,610 a year).

Do drafters make more in Ohio than the national average?

No: $57,610 against $63,520 nationally, 9% less.

Where does Ohio rank for drafter pay?

Ohio ranks 32 of 40 states.

Which city in Ohio pays drafters the most?

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $60,950 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.