Electrical and Electronics Drafter salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An electrical and electronics drafter earns a median of $76,870 a year ($36.96 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $81,280. About 17,920 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $76,870
- Gross pay
- $2,956.54
- Federal income tax
- −$310.82
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$183.31
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$42.87
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,419.54
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $76,870
- Federal
- $8,081
- FICA
- $5,881
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $62,908
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Electrical and Electronics Drafters. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 17-3012). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical and electronics drafter make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $36.96; the average is $39.08.
What is the salary range for an electrical and electronics drafter?
The bottom 10% earn under $50,040 and the top 10% earn over $120,290 a year.
How much is $76,870 after taxes?
About $62,908 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $58,985 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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