Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $72,900 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.05
10th percentile $52,100
90th percentile $101,580
Employed locally 240
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,100
    25th
    $67,820
    50th (median)
    $72,900
    75th
    $81,680
    90th
    $101,580

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 78% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 22% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$130,310
    Electrical Engineers$130,730
    Engineers, All Other$99,860
    Mechanical Engineers$116,370
    Environmental Engineers$130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$73,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Sacramento, CA is $35.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Sacramento, CA is 1.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $52,100 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,820.