Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $74,470 +1% vs national
Median hourly $35.81
10th percentile $46,640
90th percentile $107,220
Employed locally 40
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,640
    25th
    $62,180
    50th (median)
    $74,470
    75th
    $77,910
    90th
    $107,220

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 88% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 12% 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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $74,990
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $73,630

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$96,440
    Industrial Engineers$100,440
    Mechanical Engineers$88,500
    Electrical Engineers$110,350
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$90,520
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Des Moines, IA is $35.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Des Moines, IA is 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $46,640 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,180.