Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $64,970 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.24
10th percentile $42,030
90th percentile $84,760
Employed locally 40
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,030
    25th
    $44,790
    50th (median)
    $64,970
    75th
    $75,350
    90th
    $84,760

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,700
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $88,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,100
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $81,140
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $80,820
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $77,270

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $110,920
    Electrical Engineers $126,950
    Mechanical Engineers $90,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,810
    Engineers, All Other $114,260
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Fresno, CA is $31.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Fresno, CA is 11.9% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $42,030 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,790.