Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $92,410 +25.4% vs national
Median hourly $44.43
10th percentile $64,890
90th percentile $128,660
Employed locally 70
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,890
    25th
    $73,930
    50th (median)
    $92,410
    75th
    $118,660
    90th
    $128,660

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 106% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 6% above 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
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $98,130
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $79,330
    Wichita, KS $76,620
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,980
    Green Bay, WI $74,690
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $73,630

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$96,910
    Industrial Engineers$98,360
    Mechanical Engineers$96,680
    Electrical Engineers$102,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$65,510
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Madison, WI is $44.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Madison, WI is 25.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $64,890 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,930.