Electrical and Electronics Drafters pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,510 or more. The middle half of electrical and electronics drafters in Baltimore earn between $57,230 and $75,680.
- $57K10th
- $57K25th
- $73KMedian
- $76K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,280 | $6,023 | $34.75 |
| Median | $72,930 | $6,078 | $35.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,230 | $4,769 | $27.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,680 | $6,307 | $36.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electrical and Electronics Drafters pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Electrical and electronics drafters in Baltimore earn 8% less than the Maryland average ($78,800) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($81,280). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $76,870.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $72,280 | $72,930 | $57,230 | $95,510 | n/a |
| Maryland | $78,800 | $75,680 | $57,230 | $115,730 | 380 |
| United States | $81,280 | $76,870 | $50,040 | $120,290 | 17,920 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary after taxes in Baltimore
On the average salary of $72,280, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $56,457 a year, or $4,705 a month and $2,171 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for electrical and electronics drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $72,280 buys what about $69,176 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$89,350
- Harrisburg, PA$74,260
- Philadelphia, PA$77,400
- Allentown, PA$82,480
- Richmond, VA$66,170
- Scranton, PA$87,000
Highest-paying cities for electrical and electronics drafters
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($124,170).
- San Jose, CA$124,170
- Anchorage, AK$104,550
- Boulder, CO$100,940
- Manchester, NH$99,000
- Bridgeport, CT$98,100
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Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in Baltimore: questions
How much do electrical and electronics drafters make an hour in Baltimore?
$34.75 an hour on average, and $35.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electrical and electronics drafters salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electrical and electronics drafters take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $56,457 a year ($4,705 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,280. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do electrical and electronics drafters earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($81,280).
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 17-3012; area Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
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