Drafters, All Other Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $65,660 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.57
10th percentile $46,660
90th percentile $84,180
Employed locally 50
National median $62,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,660
    25th
    $56,150
    50th (median)
    $65,660
    75th
    $73,420
    90th
    $84,180

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Drafters, All Other salary vs area income 97% Median Drafters, All Other salary is 3% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,090
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,520
    Madison, WI $79,270

    Nearby metros — Drafters, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,090

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $110,510
    Mechanical Engineers $110,730
    Industrial Engineers $112,940
    Engineers, All Other $119,160
    Civil Engineers $75,900
    Aerospace Engineers $111,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Drafters, All Other in Tucson, AZ is $31.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Drafters, All Other salary in Tucson, AZ is 5.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Drafters, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $46,660 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,150.