Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $84,100 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.43
10th percentile $59,580
90th percentile $125,440
Employed locally 330
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,580
    25th
    $75,920
    50th (median)
    $84,100
    75th
    $103,110
    90th
    $125,440

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 63% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 37% 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $81,140
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $80,820
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $77,270
    North Carolina $76,540

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $126,560
    Computer Hardware Engineers $172,920
    Engineers, All Other $156,140
    Mechanical Engineers $145,640
    Industrial Engineers $133,790
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $125,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in San Francisco, CA is $40.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in San Francisco, CA is 14.1% above 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $59,580 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,920.