Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $77,480 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.25
10th percentile $50,200
90th percentile $121,980
Employed locally 280
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,200
    25th
    $65,320
    50th (median)
    $77,480
    75th
    $102,900
    90th
    $121,980

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 90% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 10% 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
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $77,590
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $73,630
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $67,170
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $63,970
    Michigan $62,350

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$82,110
    Industrial Engineers$99,880
    Mechanical Engineers$98,880
    Engineers, All Other$131,120
    Electrical Engineers$106,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$73,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Atlanta, GA is $37.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Atlanta, GA is 5.1% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $50,200 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,320.