Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 220 | $58,260 | $28.01 | |
| Arizona | 1,100 | $70,250 | $33.78 | |
| Arkansas | 50 | $52,870 | $25.42 | |
| California | 3,140 | $73,150 | $35.17 | |
| Colorado | 700 | $75,110 | $36.11 | |
| Connecticut | 340 | $71,830 | $34.54 | |
| Delaware | 80 | $70,850 | $34.06 | |
| District of Columbia | $81,650 | $39.26 | ||
| Florida | 770 | $61,400 | $29.52 | |
| Georgia | 580 | $64,070 | $30.81 | |
| Hawaii | 210 | $58,070 | $27.92 | |
| Idaho | 60 | $74,150 | $35.65 | |
| Illinois | 530 | $74,270 | $35.71 | |
| Indiana | 170 | $58,120 | $27.94 | |
| Iowa | 140 | $61,080 | $29.36 | |
| Kansas | 180 | $53,830 | $25.88 | |
| Kentucky | 260 | $64,150 | $30.84 | |
| Louisiana | 180 | $57,740 | $27.76 | |
| Maine | 50 | $62,490 | $30.04 | |
| Maryland | 330 | $75,140 | $36.13 | |
| Massachusetts | 320 | $78,570 | $37.77 | |
| Michigan | 340 | $60,170 | $28.93 | |
| Minnesota | 400 | $73,560 | $35.36 | |
| Mississippi | 120 | $57,130 | $27.47 | |
| Missouri | 530 | $71,180 | $34.22 | |
| Montana | 80 | $59,680 | $28.69 | |
| Nebraska | 160 | $63,060 | $30.32 | |
| Nevada | 220 | $70,970 | $34.12 | |
| New Hampshire | 70 | $68,640 | $33.00 | |
| New Jersey | 210 | $74,440 | $35.79 | |
| New York | 1,220 | $78,230 | $37.61 | |
| North Carolina | 940 | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| Ohio | 480 | $62,060 | $29.84 | |
| Oklahoma | 320 | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| Oregon | 330 | $61,700 | $29.67 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,060 | $70,720 | $34.00 | |
| Rhode Island | 30 | $71,230 | $34.24 | |
| South Carolina | 170 | $59,600 | $28.66 | |
| Tennessee | 460 | $59,070 | $28.40 | |
| Texas | 2,340 | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| Utah | 210 | $62,660 | $30.12 | |
| Vermont | 80 | $75,460 | $36.28 | |
| Virginia | 510 | $64,210 | $30.87 | |
| Washington | 200 | $73,970 | $35.56 | |
| West Virginia | 50 | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| Wisconsin | 600 | $59,790 | $28.75 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing, systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting calculations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects. Includes instruction in engineering graphics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design, solids modeling, engineering animation, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided design (CADD), and auto-CAD techniques.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working schematics and representations in support of electrical/electronic engineers, computer engineers, and related professionals. Includes instruction in basic electronics, electrical systems and computer layouts; electrode-mechanical drafting; manufacturing circuitry; computer-aided drafting (CAD); and electrical systems specification interpretation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the use of three-dimensional (3-D) computer technology to create technical illustrations and models used in manufacturing, design, production, and construction. Includes instruction in 3-D computer-aided design (CAD), 3-D printing, 3-D model design and construction, and 3-D scanning.
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$67,090 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as electrical and electronics drafters.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 11%
- College dropout 24%
- Associate’s degree 33%
- Bachelor’s degree 24%
- Master’s degree 6%
- Doctorate degree 2%
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