Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
Median pay: $76,870/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -5.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 1,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
• Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
• Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.
• Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
• Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.
• Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to resolve problems.
• Measure factors that affect installation and arrangement of equipment, such as distances to be spanned by wire and cable.
• Design electrical systems, such as lighting systems.
What's the median pay for Electrical and Electronics Drafters?
The median pay for Electrical and Electronics Drafters is $76,870 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Electrical and Electronics Drafters?
Employment for Electrical and Electronics Drafters is projected to change -5.6% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Electrical and Electronics Drafters?
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Electrical and Electronics Drafters?
About 1,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.