How much does a drafter make in Portland?
$62,610a year
Median yearly pay for drafters in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $30.10 an hour or $5,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.10
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 83
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,550Median: $62,610Highest 10%: $102,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,550 | $22.86 | |
| 25th | $48,780 | $23.45 | |
| Median | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| 75th | $78,130 | $37.56 | |
| 90th | $102,000 | $49.06 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for drafters.
| Eugene, OR | $50,130 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $138,700 |
| Chemical Engineer | $131,700 |
| Industrial Engineer | $129,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $128,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,100 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $127,100 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,100 |
| Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a drafter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $30.10 ($62,610 a year).
Do drafters make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $62,610 against $63,520 nationally, 1% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $58,790, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for drafter pay?
41 of 83 metro areas with data.
How much does a drafter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,000 or more.
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.