Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $62,990 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.29
10th percentile $47,280
90th percentile $105,340
Employed locally 460
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,280
    25th
    $49,690
    50th (median)
    $62,990
    75th
    $80,120
    90th
    $105,340

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 74% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 26% 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
    Tucson, AZ $76,800

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $110,100
    Civil Engineers $95,400
    Mechanical Engineers $102,300
    Computer Hardware Engineers $163,220
    Electrical Engineers $109,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $136,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Phoenix, AZ is $30.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Phoenix, AZ is 14.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $47,280 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,690.