Drafters, All Other Salary in Wisconsin

Other drafters in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $82,450 a year) and the least in Green Bay ($60,490), across the 2 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other drafters average at $71,940 and the median at $73,040 for 200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,250.

Drafters, All Other average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$82,450
Green Bay$60,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$82,450	$80,470	$79,590	$63,448	97
Green Bay	$60,490	$56,280	$54,290	$48,690	93

*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 Wisconsin

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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