Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $72,710 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.96
10th percentile $48,420
90th percentile $105,280
Employed locally 880
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,420
    25th
    $59,020
    50th (median)
    $72,710
    75th
    $91,090
    90th
    $105,280

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 78% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 22% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $105,290
    Industrial Engineers $108,300
    Mechanical Engineers $114,290
    Engineers, All Other $122,000
    Electrical Engineers $134,900
    Aerospace Engineers $143,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Los Angeles, CA is $34.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Los Angeles, CA is 1.4% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $48,420 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,020.