Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $82,400 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.61
10th percentile $59,860
90th percentile $131,680
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,860
    25th
    $64,250
    50th (median)
    $82,400
    75th
    $106,270
    90th
    $131,680

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 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
    Columbus, OH $92,710
    New Mexico $88,790
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,840
    Boulder, CO $81,950
    Colorado Springs, CO $77,470

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,740
    Computer Hardware Engineers $165,020
    Mechanical Engineers $101,020
    Industrial Engineers $110,830
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $118,650
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $72,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Fort Collins, CO is $39.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Fort Collins, CO is 11.8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $59,860 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,250.