Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $88,790 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly $42.69
10th percentile $49,050
90th percentile $135,540
Employed locally 270
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,050
    25th
    $69,270
    50th (median)
    $88,790
    75th
    $109,620
    90th
    $135,540

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 131% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 31% above 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
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $71,880
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $70,170
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,600
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $63,600

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $143,850
    Engineers, All Other $143,050
    Civil Engineers $104,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $143,660
    Industrial Engineers $125,480
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Albuquerque, NM is $42.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Albuquerque, NM is 20.4% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $49,050 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,270.