Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $74,990 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.05
10th percentile $52,230
90th percentile $102,930
Employed locally 40
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,230
    25th
    $61,850
    50th (median)
    $74,990
    75th
    $100,020
    90th
    $102,930

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 97% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 3% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,380
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $77,270
    Georgia $76,830
    California $76,410
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $74,470
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $73,630

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $82,890
    Industrial Engineers $102,030
    Civil Engineers $92,460
    Electrical Engineers $103,790
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,150
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Cedar Rapids, IA is $36.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 1.7% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $52,230 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,850.