Careers · Drafters, All Other · California
Drafters, All Other in California
Drafters in this category create technical drawings and plans that are not covered by more specialized drafting roles. They work in various industries—manufacturing, construction, engineering, and design firms—using computer-aided design (CAD) software and traditional drafting tools to produce detailed specifications for projects and products. In California the median pay is $73,390 a year, 16% above the national median of $63,520.
$73,390median pay in California, per year
$61,160–$90,850middle half earn
1,750employed in California
$63,520U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
122open roles like this on employer career sites, 9 in California or remote
5employers hiring
120posted in the last 7 days
WI · MO · ORwhere most openings are
What it takes
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Drafters, All Other.
Licenses and training in California
Drafters, All Other pay in other states
New Jersey · $77,840Wisconsin · $73,040Washington · $72,800New York · $72,190Massachusetts · $72,100New Hampshire · $70,710Arizona · $70,070Utah · $69,420Louisiana · $68,470Michigan · $67,750
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against drafters, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against drafters, all other and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 17-3019.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.