Drafters, All Other Salary in Virginia

Other drafters in Virginia earn the most in Virginia Beach (average $68,480 a year) and the least in Richmond ($68,370), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other drafters average at $67,610 and the median at $67,220 for 170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,250.

Drafters, All Other average salary by city in Virginia

Virginia Beach$68,480
Richmond$68,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Virginia Beach	$68,480	$76,330	$57,870	$53,882	98
Richmond	$68,370	$66,710	$59,510	$53,811	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Drafters, All Other salary in other states

Drafters, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3019.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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