Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $65,790 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.63
10th percentile $42,030
90th percentile $98,480
Employed locally 50
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,030
    25th
    $51,850
    50th (median)
    $65,790
    75th
    $85,630
    90th
    $98,480

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 76% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical and Electronics Drafters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $117,570
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,560
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $102,050
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,700
    New Hampshire $101,680
    Worcester, MA $99,380

    Nearby metros — Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,560
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,700
    Syracuse, NY $75,870
    Rochester, NY $72,140
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $67,170

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$107,490
    Civil Engineers$101,430
    Mechanical Engineers$111,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,590
    Electrical Engineers$103,440
    Engineers, All Other$131,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical and Electronics Drafters make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Albany, NY is $31.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.80 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Electrical and Electronics Drafters salaries?

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Albany, NY is 10.8% below the national median of $73,720. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Albany?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $42,030 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,850.