Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $66,560 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $60,320
90th percentile $101,070
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,320
    25th
    $66,010
    50th (median)
    $66,560
    75th
    $78,420
    90th
    $101,070

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 79% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 21% 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
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $74,990
    Jacksonville, FL $68,810
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $65,260
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $63,970

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,740
    Industrial Engineers $100,170
    Civil Engineers $99,330
    Mechanical Engineers $98,490
    Engineers, All Other $98,760
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Reno, NV is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Reno, NV is 9.7% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $60,320 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,010.