How much does a drafter make in Pennsylvania?
$54,240a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in Pennsylvania. That is $26.08 an hour or $4,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.08
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,420Median: $54,240Highest 10%: $76,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,420 | $21.36 | |
| 25th | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $54,240 | $26.08 | |
| 75th | $65,000 | $31.25 | |
| 90th | $76,270 | $36.67 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,810 |
| Lancaster, PA | $55,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for drafters.
| 33. Idaho | $56,430 |
| 34. Maryland | $55,640 |
| 35. Maine | $55,460 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $54,240 |
| 37. Illinois | $53,300 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $49,920 |
| 39. Arkansas | $48,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $26.08 ($54,240 a year).
Do drafters make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $54,240 against $63,520 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for drafter pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 36 of 40 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays drafters the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $58,810 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.