Drafters, All Other Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $83,090 +34% vs national
Median hourly $39.95
10th percentile $60,810
90th percentile $118,340
Employed locally 100
National median $62,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,810
    25th
    $73,180
    50th (median)
    $83,090
    75th
    $97,470
    90th
    $118,340

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Drafters, All Other salary vs area income 53% Median Drafters, All Other salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Drafters, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts $87,820
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $87,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,700
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,520
    Madison, WI $79,270
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $79,220

    Nearby metros — Drafters, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $87,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,700
    California $71,460
    Fresno, CA $70,430
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $69,360
    Modesto, CA $68,850

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Hardware Engineers $197,090
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $179,050
    Electrical Engineers $186,920
    Mechanical Engineers $147,730
    Industrial Engineers $136,290
    Engineers, All Other $157,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Drafters, All Other make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Drafters, All Other in San Jose, CA is $39.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.93 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Drafters, All Other salaries?

    The median Drafters, All Other salary in San Jose, CA is 34% above the national median of $62,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Drafters, All Other in San Jose?

    Entry-level Drafters, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $60,810 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,180.