How much does an electrical and electronics drafter make in California?
$78,310a year
Median yearly pay for electrical and electronics drafters in California. That is $37.65 an hour or $6,526 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.65
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 2,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,620Median: $78,310Highest 10%: $146,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,620 | $24.34 | |
| 25th | $63,180 | $30.38 | |
| Median | $78,310 | $37.65 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.29 | |
| 90th | $146,800 | $70.58 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $115,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,680 |
| Oxnard, CA | $78,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,630 |
| Sacramento, CA | $76,950 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $76,580 |
| San Diego, CA | $74,520 |
| Visalia, CA | $70,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $68,640 |
| Riverside, CA | $67,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $64,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electrical and electronics drafters.
| 10. Utah | $79,360 |
| 11. Colorado | $79,300 |
| 12. Kentucky | $79,050 |
| 13. California | $78,310 |
| 14. Oregon | $78,170 |
| 15. New York | $77,830 |
| 16. New Jersey | $77,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical and electronics drafter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $37.65 ($78,310 a year).
Do electrical and electronics drafters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $78,310 against $76,870 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for electrical and electronics drafter pay?
California ranks 13 of 43 states.
Which city in California pays electrical and electronics drafters the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $115,500 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.