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Electrical and Electronics Drafters is a notable career in the 17 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Electrical and Electronics Drafters against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 17-3012 |
| title | Electrical and Electronics Drafters |
| onet code | 17-3012.00 |
| description | Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 17 |
| tot emp | 20,020 |
| a mean | 77,960 |
| a median | 73,720 |
| a pct10 | 48,680 |
| a pct25 | 58,800 |
| a pct75 | 91,780 |
| a pct90 | 110,180 |
| h mean | 37 |
| h median | 35 |
The day-to-day work of a electrical and electronics drafters typically centers on draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Critical Thinking, and Writing. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.35 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working electrical and electronics drafters, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (40.1%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 40% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in New Hampshire at $101,680 and lowest in Alabama at $53,490 — a 1.9× spread. The top five states (New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, Idaho) average $90,222. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $101,680 | $93,550 | $62,670 | $124,070 | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $90,820 | $87,920 | $50,380 | $119,680 | 590 |
| New Mexico | $88,790 | $84,300 | $43,000 | $109,620 | 350 |
| New York | $88,090 | $97,760 | $53,970 | $150,580 | 930 |
| Idaho | $81,730 | $90,530 | $56,990 | $130,260 | 40 |
| Missouri | $80,720 | $80,070 | $51,310 | $107,060 | 330 |
| Ohio | $80,420 | $77,450 | $52,750 | $99,150 | 870 |
| New Jersey | $79,420 | $78,620 | $49,740 | $107,710 | 280 |
| Tennessee | $77,590 | $75,300 | $47,450 | $96,370 | 360 |
| Iowa | $77,050 | $80,180 | $50,040 | $106,400 | 170 |
| Georgia | $76,830 | $81,440 | $48,670 | $107,460 | 470 |
| North Carolina | $76,540 | $75,830 | $56,150 | $92,050 | 360 |
| California | $76,410 | $84,960 | $50,390 | $129,270 | 3,020 |
| Kansas | $75,760 | $71,310 | $46,990 | $98,080 | 250 |
| Oregon | $75,650 | $78,020 | $51,640 | $102,210 | 280 |
| Minnesota | $74,880 | $75,280 | $54,900 | $95,410 | 460 |
| Wisconsin | $73,530 | $78,620 | $48,330 | $123,970 | 370 |
| Maryland | $73,230 | $75,000 | $52,020 | $92,430 | 450 |
| Maine | $71,070 | $70,910 | $53,420 | $84,030 | 80 |
| Oklahoma | $70,180 | $71,100 | $47,730 | $97,670 | 350 |
| Virginia | $70,180 | $75,070 | $43,310 | $109,530 | 410 |
| South Carolina | $69,280 | $69,400 | $51,190 | $84,660 | 340 |
| Washington | $68,580 | $76,510 | $55,430 | $104,970 | 550 |
| Colorado | $68,290 | $82,080 | $57,380 | $130,390 | 800 |
| Kentucky | $66,960 | $68,670 | $47,560 | $90,820 | 180 |
| Illinois | $66,950 | $71,460 | $49,350 | $96,060 | 210 |
| Nevada | $66,560 | $73,980 | $47,280 | $118,140 | 210 |
| Texas | $65,830 | $74,820 | $44,560 | $108,700 | 2,460 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,610 | $74,210 | $47,360 | $102,790 | 620 |
| Arizona | $65,220 | $69,310 | $47,280 | $105,340 | 530 |
| Florida | $65,100 | $68,190 | $48,820 | $92,230 | 770 |
| Connecticut | $65,080 | $81,030 | $49,940 | $130,830 | 490 |
| Indiana | $64,200 | $67,870 | $48,370 | $98,010 | 310 |
| Utah | $64,200 | $68,080 | $40,430 | $98,440 | 210 |
| Delaware | $62,440 | $69,680 | $46,140 | $105,900 | 60 |
| Michigan | $62,350 | $75,350 | $50,450 | $112,070 | 480 |
| Arkansas | $61,920 | $62,300 | $42,100 | $87,730 | 30 |
| Mississippi | $61,520 | $63,290 | $44,150 | $82,890 | 110 |
| Nebraska | $60,990 | $64,520 | $47,460 | $88,330 | 200 |
| Hawaii | $60,020 | $66,110 | $45,390 | $78,280 | — |
| Louisiana | $55,240 | $65,420 | $48,680 | $101,980 | 270 |
| South Dakota | $55,160 | $56,250 | $40,810 | $69,270 | 30 |
| Alabama | $53,490 | $60,540 | $36,390 | $93,540 | 290 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for electrical and electronics drafters. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Analog Design Engineer or Analog Integrated Circuits Design Engineer (Analog IC Design Engineer) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Electrical and Electronics Drafters compares to others in the 17 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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