Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $81,140 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.01
10th percentile $51,260
90th percentile $95,180
Employed locally 40
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,260
    25th
    $66,090
    50th (median)
    $81,140
    75th
    $94,700
    90th
    $95,180

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 120% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 20% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,700
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $88,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,100
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $80,820
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $77,270
    North Carolina $76,540

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$98,160
    Aerospace Engineers$127,900
    Engineers, All Other$142,400
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$124,910
    Mechanical Engineers$116,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$98,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Bakersfield, CA is $39.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Bakersfield, CA is 10.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $51,260 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,090.