Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $98,130 +33.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.18
10th percentile $48,670
90th percentile $102,790
Employed locally 40
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,670
    25th
    $59,160
    50th (median)
    $98,130
    75th
    $102,790
    90th
    $102,790

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 154% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 54% above 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
    Reading, PA $91,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $79,060
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $76,690
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,980
    York-Hanover, PA $74,030
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $65,100

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $90,490
    Civil Engineers $89,960
    Mechanical Engineers $85,570
    Electrical Engineers $111,700
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Scranton, PA is $47.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Scranton, PA is 33.1% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $48,670 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,160.