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How much does a drafter make in South Carolina?

$61,250a year

Median yearly pay for drafters in South Carolina. That is $29.45 an hour or $5,104 a month.

Hourly
$29.45
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among states
22 of 40
Jobs in the state
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,110Median: $61,250Highest 10%: $82,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,110$25.05
25th$58,630$28.19
Median$61,250$29.45
75th$75,160$36.13
90th$82,100$39.47

Cities in South Carolina

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Charlotte, NC$61,800
Salaries for every job in South Carolina

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for drafters.

19. Georgia$62,400
20. Nevada$62,400
21. Missouri$61,990
22. South Carolina$61,250
23. Iowa$60,750
24. Texas$59,990
25. Florida$59,970
Drafter salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a drafter make an hour in South Carolina?

The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $29.45 ($61,250 a year).

Do drafters make more in South Carolina than the national average?

No: $61,250 against $63,520 nationally, 4% less.

Where does South Carolina rank for drafter pay?

South Carolina ranks 22 of 40 states.

Which city in South Carolina pays drafters the most?

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $61,800 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.