Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $101,700 +38% vs national
Median hourly $48.90
10th percentile $63,870
90th percentile $207,040
Employed locally 430
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,870
    25th
    $84,790
    50th (median)
    $101,700
    75th
    $166,350
    90th
    $207,040

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 65% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 35% 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
    New Hampshire $101,680
    Worcester, MA $99,380
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $98,130

    Nearby metros — Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    North Carolina $76,540

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Hardware Engineers $197,090
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $179,050
    Electrical Engineers $186,920
    Mechanical Engineers $147,730
    Industrial Engineers $136,290
    Engineers, All Other $157,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in San Jose, CA is $48.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in San Jose, CA is 38% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $63,870 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,790.