Drafters, All Other Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • California
Drafters, All Other in California earn a median salary of $68,045 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.7% vs the national median of $62,010. An estimated 1,830 drafters, all other are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $47,860 to $85,700 depending on location.
$68,045
Avg median salary in California
$85,700
Highest paying metro
$47,860
Lowest paying metro
1,830
Employed in California
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Drafters, All Other salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $85,700 | $71,010 | $114,720 | 300 |
| San Jose, CA | $83,090 | $73,180 | $97,470 | 100 |
| Fresno, CA | $70,430 | $55,230 | $94,360 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $69,360 | $61,870 | $84,670 | 170 |
| Modesto, CA | $68,850 | $56,460 | $81,070 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $68,350 | $61,470 | $82,060 | 90 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $67,940 | $59,240 | $80,870 | 810 |
| Oxnard, CA | $64,720 | $50,600 | $76,250 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,560 | $58,920 | $71,800 | 200 |
| Stockton, CA | $59,630 | $56,150 | $73,110 | 40 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $47,860 | $47,840 | $57,200 | — |