Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $76,800 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.92
10th percentile $46,610
90th percentile $106,020
Employed locally 60
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,610
    25th
    $53,380
    50th (median)
    $76,800
    75th
    $80,970
    90th
    $106,020

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 113% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 13% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $62,990

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers$110,510
    Mechanical Engineers$110,730
    Industrial Engineers$112,940
    Engineers, All Other$119,160
    Civil Engineers$75,900
    Aerospace Engineers$111,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Tucson, AZ is $36.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Tucson, AZ is 4.2% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $46,610 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,380.