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How much does a drafter make in Oregon?

$58,790a year

Median yearly pay for drafters in Oregon. That is $28.26 an hour or $4,899 a month.

Hourly
$28.26
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among states
28 of 40
Jobs in the state
660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,070Median: $58,790Highest 10%: $93,910
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,070$22.15
25th$47,940$23.05
Median$58,790$28.26
75th$75,660$36.38
90th$93,910$45.15

Cities in Oregon

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Portland, OR$62,610
Salem, OR$58,800
Eugene, OR$50,130
Salaries for every job in Oregon

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for drafters.

25. Florida$59,970
26. Vermont$59,930
27. North Carolina$59,500
28. Oregon$58,790
29. Nebraska$58,640
30. Indiana$58,600
31. Kentucky$57,930
Drafter salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a drafter make an hour in Oregon?

The median hourly pay in Oregon is $28.26 ($58,790 a year).

Do drafters make more in Oregon than the national average?

No: $58,790 against $63,520 nationally, 7% less.

Where does Oregon rank for drafter pay?

Oregon ranks 28 of 40 states.

Which city in Oregon pays drafters the most?

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $62,610 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.