Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $76,620 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.84
10th percentile $46,620
90th percentile $96,060
Employed locally 60
National median $73,720

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,620
    25th
    $47,880
    50th (median)
    $76,620
    75th
    $90,740
    90th
    $96,060

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary vs area income 111% Median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary is 11% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $82,810
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $76,470
    Joplin, MO-KS $70,010
    Jacksonville, FL $68,810
    Jackson, MS $66,700

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $127,050
    Industrial Engineers $98,840
    Mechanical Engineers $91,770
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $58,870
    Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $76,130
    Civil Engineers $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Wichita, KS is $36.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Wichita, KS is 3.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $46,620 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,880.