Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $72,170 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.70
10th percentile $59,930
90th percentile $81,120
Employed locally 30
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,930
    25th
    $61,670
    50th (median)
    $72,170
    75th
    $78,280
    90th
    $81,120

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 81% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 19% 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
    New Mexico $88,790
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $79,360
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $77,270
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $76,510
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $72,900
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $71,880

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $102,340
    Civil Engineers $99,680
    Mechanical Engineers $101,570
    Industrial Engineers $101,820
    Electrical Engineers $114,610
    Engineers, All Other $117,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Portland, ME is $34.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Portland, ME is 2.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $59,930 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,670.