Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $73,190 ≈ $35/hr
National median salary $69,060
Total employment 624,930 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians make in the U.S.?
The median drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians salary in the United States is $69,060 per year (mean $73,190), and about 80% earn between $45,810 and $104,920.
How much do drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians make per hour?
Roughly $35 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $73,190 and 2,080 work hours per year.