Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $63,700 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.63
10th percentile $52,550
90th percentile $90,850
Employed locally 130
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,550
    25th
    $59,450
    50th (median)
    $63,700
    75th
    $81,330
    90th
    $90,850

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 93% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 7% 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
    Columbus, OH $92,710
    Akron, OH $85,400
    Ohio $80,420
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $78,720
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $67,820
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,600

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $98,760
    Mechanical Engineers $93,990
    Civil Engineers $85,030
    Electrical Engineers $99,330
    Engineers, All Other $124,960
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Cleveland, OH is $30.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Cleveland, OH is 13.6% below 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $52,550 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,450.