Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $69,780 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.55
10th percentile $49,350
90th percentile $95,670
Employed locally 360
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,350
    25th
    $62,500
    50th (median)
    $69,780
    75th
    $76,570
    90th
    $95,670

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $109,250
    Mechanical Engineers $101,800
    Industrial Engineers $103,330
    Engineers, All Other $106,220
    Electrical Engineers $109,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Riverside, CA is $33.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Riverside, CA is 5.3% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $49,350 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,500.