Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $64,030 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.78
10th percentile $59,280
90th percentile $115,870
Employed locally 30
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,280
    25th
    $59,280
    50th (median)
    $64,030
    75th
    $98,990
    90th
    $115,870

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 67% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 33% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,430
    Mechanical Engineers $122,760
    Engineers, All Other $127,770
    Industrial Engineers $124,990
    Electrical Engineers $134,620
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Santa Maria, CA is $30.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Santa Maria, CA is 13.1% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $59,280 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,280.