Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Washington

Electrical and electronics drafters in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $89,960 a year) and the least in Spokane ($70,410), across the 2 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electrical and electronics drafters average at $80,990 and the median at $72,250 for 390 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $81,280.

Electrical and Electronics Drafters average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$89,960
Spokane$70,410

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$89,960	$84,090	$66,240	$72,117	111
Spokane	$70,410	$70,880	$57,550	$58,363	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in other states

Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary by city and state

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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.
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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