Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $96,580 +31% vs national
Median hourly $46.43
10th percentile $57,790
90th percentile $162,230
Employed locally 80
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,790
    25th
    $60,640
    50th (median)
    $96,580
    75th
    $136,380
    90th
    $162,230

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 101% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 1% 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
    Akron, OH $85,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,100
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $81,140
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $76,470
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $76,460
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $56,230

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $105,830
    Mechanical Engineers $129,990
    Electrical Engineers $105,570
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $72,300
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $101,900
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $50,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Anchorage, AK is $46.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Anchorage, AK is 31% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $57,790 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,640.