What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Drafter's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Assistant Drafter's salary?

An Assistant Drafter's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,004 for beginners, reaching about $61,421 at mid-level, and approach $63,529 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Drafter?

Assistant Drafter salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Drafter roles are District of Columbia $63,436, California $63,195, Massachusetts $62,353. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Drafter roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Drafter level roles vary by specialization: Pipe Drafter: $97,998; Design Drafter: $92,996; Engineering Drafter: $91,980; Construction Drafter: $89,055; Residential Drafter: $77,165.

Assistant Drafter Salary in Washington

How much does an Assistant Drafter make in Washington? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Drafter in Washington is $62,124 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, an Assistant Drafter's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,790
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,243 to $67,183
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,067

10% $47,067

50% (Median) $62,124

90% $71,790

Assistant Drafter Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,183	$5,599	$1,292	$32
Average	$62,124	$5,177	$1,195	$30
25th Percentile	$54,243	$4,520	$1,043	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Drafter Salaries

An Assistant Drafter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Drafter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Drafter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,004
Early Career (1-2 years): $58,283
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,421
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $63,389
Expert (over 8 years): $63,529

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Drafter	less than 1 year	$58,004
Early Career Level Assistant Drafter	1-2 years	$58,283
Mid-Level Level Assistant Drafter	2-4 years	$61,421
Senior-Level Level Assistant Drafter	5-8 years	$63,389
Expert Level Assistant Drafter	over 8 years	$63,529

How Do Assistant Drafter Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Drafters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,436.
California: $63,195.
Massachusetts: $62,353.

District of Columbia $63,436 California $63,195 Massachusetts $62,353 Washington $62,124 New Jersey $62,101 Alaska $62,020 Connecticut $61,230 New York $60,909

Hawaii $59,883 Rhode Island $59,402 Maryland $59,076 Minnesota $58,629 Colorado $58,457 Illinois $58,399 Oregon $58,182 Delaware $58,021

New Hampshire $57,920 Virginia $57,695 Pennsylvania $57,036 Nevada $56,704 North Dakota $56,595 Michigan $56,423 Wisconsin $56,360 Vermont $56,234

Texas $55,884 Maine $55,861 Arizona $55,827 Ohio $55,787 Georgia $55,260 Indiana $54,996 Wyoming $54,945 Utah $54,864

Iowa $54,830 Kansas $54,555 Louisiana $54,475 North Carolina $54,446 Missouri $54,435 Florida $54,211 Montana $54,091 Nebraska $53,976

Kentucky $53,913 South Carolina $53,684 Tennessee $53,541 Idaho $53,484 New Mexico $53,065 Oklahoma $52,974 Alabama $52,636 South Dakota $52,069

Arkansas $51,759 West Virginia $51,593 Mississippi $51,095

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Drafter

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Auburn: $62,047
Federal Way: $62,020
Bellevue: $63,295

Auburn, WA $62,047

Federal Way, WA $62,020

Bellevue, WA $63,295

Black Diamond, WA $61,716

Bothell, WA $62,996

Burton, WA $62,134

Carnation, WA $62,065

Duvall, WA $62,269

Edmonds, WA $62,797

Enumclaw, WA $60,814

Fall City, WA $62,342

Hobart, WA $62,102

Issaquah, WA $62,558

Kenmore, WA $63,126

Kent, WA $62,102

Kirkland, WA $63,255

Lynnwood, WA $62,670

Maple Valley, WA $62,048

Medina, WA $63,313

Mercer Island, WA $63,291

Mountlake Terrace, WA $62,839

North Bend, WA $61,444

Pacific, WA $62,012

Preston, WA $62,439

Ravensdale, WA $61,551

Redmond, WA $63,164

Redondo, WA $62,090

Renton, WA $62,772

Rollingbay, WA $62,546

Seahurst, WA $62,887

Snoqualmie, WA $61,910

Snoqualmie Pass, WA $60,082

Vashon, WA $62,179

Woodinville, WA $62,782

Sammamish, WA $62,948

Mill Creek, WA $62,394

Seattle, WA $63,332

Bainbridge Island, WA $62,636

Everett, WA $62,456

Acme, WA $59,216

Anacortes, WA $59,774

Blakely Island, WA $59,364

Arlington, WA $61,580

Baring, WA $61,100

Bellingham, WA $59,139

Blaine, WA $59,015

Bow, WA $59,278

Burlington, WA $59,608

Clearlake, WA $59,944

Clinton, WA $62,275

Concrete, WA $59,305

Conway, WA $60,862

Coupeville, WA $61,163

Custer, WA $59,084

Darrington, WA $59,331

Deer Harbor, WA $59,399

Deming, WA $59,197

Eastsound, WA $59,168

Everson, WA $59,096

Ferndale, WA $59,112

Freeland, WA $61,939

Friday Harbor, WA $59,509

Gold Bar, WA $61,229

Granite Falls, WA $61,497

Greenbank, WA $61,745

Hamilton, WA $59,813

Index, WA $60,312

La Conner, WA $60,075

Lake Stevens, WA $62,447

North Lakewood, WA $62,043

Langley, WA $62,132

Lopez Island, WA $59,639

Lummi Island, WA $59,145

Lyman, WA $59,792

Lynden, WA $59,086

Maple Falls, WA $59,066

Marblemount, WA $59,189

Marysville, WA $62,458

Monroe, WA $61,943

Mount Vernon, WA $60,184

Mukilteo, WA $62,428

Nooksack, WA $59,088

Oak Harbor, WA $60,485

Olga, WA $59,246

Orcas, WA $59,353

Point Roberts, WA $58,891

Camano Island, WA $61,458

Rockport, WA $58,395

Sedro Woolley, WA $59,639

Shaw Island, WA $59,455

Silvana, WA $61,939

Skykomish, WA $60,022

Snohomish, WA $62,235

Stanwood, WA $61,708

Startup, WA $61,573

Sultan, WA $61,620

Sumas, WA $59,067

Waldron, WA $59,168

Anderson Island, WA $61,547

Ashford, WA $60,393

Beaver, WA $58,739

Bremerton, WA $62,175

Silverdale, WA $62,071

Brinnon, WA $61,408

Buckley, WA $61,622

Burley, WA $61,964

Carbonado, WA $61,088

Carlsborg, WA $60,000

Chimacum, WA $61,391

Clallam Bay, WA $58,748

Dupont, WA $61,433

Eatonville, WA $60,927

Gig Harbor, WA $61,759

Elbe, WA $60,577

Forks, WA $58,845

Fox Island, WA $61,924

Glenoma, WA $59,707

Graham, WA $61,604

Port Hadlock, WA $61,373

Hansville, WA $61,942

Indianola, WA $62,778

Joyce, WA $58,973

Kapowsin, WA $61,384

Keyport, WA $62,277

Kingston, WA $62,401

La Grande, WA $60,842

Lakebay, WA $61,609

La Push, WA $58,956

Longbranch, WA $61,350

Sumner, WA $61,890

Manchester, WA $62,676

Milton, WA $61,985

Mineral, WA $59,961

Morton, WA $59,778

Neah Bay, WA $58,815

Nordland, WA $61,513

Olalla, WA $62,036

Orting, WA $61,525

Packwood, WA $58,633

Port Angeles, WA $59,998

Port Gamble, WA $62,148

Port Ludlow, WA $61,798

Port Orchard, WA $62,213

Port Townsend, WA $61,131

Poulsbo, WA $62,299

Puyallup, WA $61,983

Quilcene, WA $61,540

Randle, WA $59,123

Retsil, WA $62,185

Seabeck, WA $61,922

Sekiu, WA $58,750

Sequim, WA $60,455

South Colby, WA $62,401

South Prairie, WA $61,634

Southworth, WA $62,658

Spanaway, WA $61,747

Steilacoom, WA $61,744

Bonney Lake, WA $61,809

Suquamish, WA $62,581

Tracyton, WA $62,201

Vaughn, WA $61,604

Wauna, WA $61,871

Wilkeson, WA $61,422

Longmire, WA $59,746

Paradise Inn, WA $59,698

Tacoma, WA $61,969

Camp Murray, WA $61,802

Mcchord Afb, WA $61,964

Lakewood, WA $61,958

University Place, WA $61,968

Olympia, WA $60,749

Lacey, WA $60,887

Tumwater, WA $60,773

Aberdeen, WA $59,783

Adna, WA $59,996

Allyn, WA $61,536

Amanda Park, WA $59,117

Bay Center, WA $59,173

Belfair, WA $61,660

Bucoda, WA $60,753

Centralia, WA $60,658

Chehalis, WA $60,370

Cinebar, WA $60,279

Copalis Beach, WA $59,242

Copalis Crossing, WA $59,139

Cosmopolis, WA $60,117

Curtis, WA $59,553

Doty, WA $60,165

East Olympia, WA $60,856

Elma, WA $60,696

Ethel, WA $59,824

Galvin, WA $60,622

Grapeview, WA $61,284

Grayland, WA $59,220

Hoodsport, WA $61,092

Hoquiam, WA $59,595

Humptulips, WA $59,348

Lebam, WA $59,502

Lilliwaup, WA $61,395

Littlerock, WA $60,751

Mccleary, WA $60,765

Mckenna, WA $61,029

Malone, WA $60,688

Matlock, WA $60,715

Menlo, WA $59,534

Moclips, WA $59,146

Montesano, WA $60,469

Mossyrock, WA $59,357

Napavine, WA $60,214

Neilton, WA $59,294

Oakville, WA $60,632

Ocean Shores, WA $59,321

Onalaska, WA $60,287

Pacific Beach, WA $59,149

Pe Ell, WA $59,681

Quinault, WA $59,455

Rainier, WA $60,855

Raymond, WA $59,607

Rochester, WA $60,652

Roy, WA $61,341

Ryderwood, WA $59,276

Salkum, WA $59,785

Satsop, WA $60,578

Shelton, WA $60,955

Silver Creek, WA $59,764

South Bend, WA $59,147

Taholah, WA $59,078

Tahuya, WA $61,295

Tenino, WA $60,797

Tokeland, WA $59,277

Toledo, WA $59,531

Union, WA $61,124

Vader, WA $59,487

Westport, WA $59,343

Winlock, WA $59,757

Yelm, WA $60,821

Amboy, WA $59,557

Appleton, WA $58,428

Ariel, WA $59,401

Battle Ground, WA $59,726

Bingen, WA $58,935

Brush Prairie, WA $59,801

Camas, WA $59,796

Carrolls, WA $59,304

Carson, WA $59,387

Castle Rock, WA $59,353

Cathlamet, WA $59,151

Centerville, WA $58,225

Chinook, WA $58,696

Cougar, WA $59,134

Dallesport, WA $58,347

Glenwood, WA $58,388

Goldendale, WA $58,205

Grays River, WA $59,084

Heisson, WA $59,692

Husum, WA $58,799

Ilwaco, WA $58,731

Kalama, WA $59,329

Kelso, WA $59,435

Klickitat, WA $58,348

La Center, WA $59,677

Long Beach, WA $58,845

Longview, WA $59,400

Lyle, WA $58,377

Nahcotta, WA $58,835

Naselle, WA $58,897

North Bonneville, WA $59,320

Ocean Park, WA $59,153

Oysterville, WA $58,967

Ridgefield, WA $59,741

Rosburg, WA $58,825

Seaview, WA $58,816

Silverlake, WA $59,376

Skamokawa, WA $58,984

Stevenson, WA $59,297

Toutle, WA $59,219

Trout Lake, WA $58,670

Underwood, WA $58,901

Vancouver, WA $59,972

Wahkiacus, WA $58,277

Washougal, WA $59,673

White Salmon, WA $58,736

Wishram, WA $58,210

Woodland, WA $59,536

Yacolt, WA $59,591

Wenatchee, WA $58,242

East Wenatchee, WA $58,165

Ardenvoir, WA $58,225

Brewster, WA $58,052

Bridgeport, WA $57,982

Carlton, WA $58,070

Cashmere, WA $58,228

Chelan, WA $58,128

Chelan Falls, WA $58,158

Conconully, WA $58,021

Dryden, WA $58,316

Entiat, WA $58,153

Ephrata, WA $57,939

George, WA $58,248

Leavenworth, WA $58,598

Loomis, WA $58,022

Malaga, WA $58,252

Malott, WA $58,041

Mansfield, WA $57,794

Manson, WA $58,143

Marlin, WA $57,678

Mazama, WA $58,082

Methow, WA $58,007

Monitor, WA $58,213

Moses Lake, WA $57,956

Okanogan, WA $57,983

Omak, WA $58,036

Orondo, WA $58,071

Oroville, WA $58,107

Palisades, WA $57,897

Pateros, WA $58,029

Peshastin, WA $58,189

Quincy, WA $58,147

Riverside, WA $58,022

Rock Island, WA $58,042

Soap Lake, WA $57,852

Stehekin, WA $58,097

Stratford, WA $57,707

Tonasket, WA $58,054

Twisp, WA $58,109

Warden, WA $58,175

Waterville, WA $57,910

Wauconda, WA $57,986

Wilson Creek, WA $57,649

Winthrop, WA $58,128

Yakima, WA $57,615

Brownstown, WA $57,615

Buena, WA $57,785

Cle Elum, WA $58,575

Cowiche, WA $57,615

Easton, WA $59,504

Ellensburg, WA $57,674

Naches, WA $58,550

Grandview, WA $59,159

Granger, WA $58,489

Harrah, WA $57,615

Kittitas, WA $57,665

Mabton, WA $58,567

Moxee, WA $57,800

Outlook, WA $58,487

Parker, WA $57,632

Ronald, WA $58,885

Roslyn, WA $58,814

Selah, WA $57,615

South Cle Elum, WA $58,841

Sunnyside, WA $59,408

Thorp, WA $57,868

Tieton, WA $57,615

Toppenish, WA $58,354

Vantage, WA $58,220

Wapato, WA $57,656

White Swan, WA $57,758

Zillah, WA $57,870

Airway Heights, WA $58,417

Chattaroy, WA $58,344

Cheney, WA $58,338

Colbert, WA $58,391

Deer Park, WA $58,331

Edwall, WA $58,263

Elk, WA $58,221

Fairchild Air Force Base, WA $58,409

Fairfield, WA $58,280

Ford, WA $58,290

Four Lakes, WA $58,409

Greenacres, WA $58,373

Lamont, WA $58,148

Latah, WA $58,189

Liberty Lake, WA $58,342

Marshall, WA $58,417

Mead, WA $58,348

Medical Lake, WA $58,381

Mica, WA $58,374

Newman Lake, WA $58,310

Nine Mile Falls, WA $58,386

Otis Orchards, WA $58,366

Reardan, WA $58,334

Rockford, WA $58,324

Spangle, WA $58,348

Sprague, WA $58,159

Tekoa, WA $58,102

Tumtum, WA $58,312

Valleyford, WA $58,393

Veradale, WA $58,406

Waverly, WA $58,260

Wellpinit, WA $58,220

Addy, WA $58,138

Albion, WA $58,064

Almira, WA $57,696

Belmont, WA $58,008

Benge, WA $57,970

Boyds, WA $57,997

Chewelah, WA $58,187

Clayton, WA $58,293

Colfax, WA $58,056

Colton, WA $57,676

Colville, WA $58,066

Coulee City, WA $57,737

Coulee Dam, WA $57,908

Creston, WA $57,913

Curlew, WA $58,025

Cusick, WA $57,825

Danville, WA $58,009

Davenport, WA $58,147

Electric City, WA $57,891

Elmer City, WA $58,043

Endicott, WA $58,088

Evans, WA $58,071

Farmington, WA $57,930

Fruitland, WA $58,127

Garfield, WA $57,980

Gifford, WA $58,081

Grand Coulee, WA $57,856

Harrington, WA $58,089

Hartline, WA $57,654

Hay, WA $57,910

Hunters, WA $58,091

Inchelium, WA $57,951

Ione, WA $57,659

Keller, WA $57,840

Kettle Falls, WA $58,035

Lacrosse, WA $57,970

Lamona, WA $57,895

Laurier, WA $57,993

Lincoln, WA $58,084

Loon Lake, WA $58,243

Malden, WA $58,246

Malo, WA $58,061

Marcus, WA $58,246

Metaline, WA $57,915

Metaline Falls, WA $57,580

Mohler, WA $58,043

Nespelem, WA $57,912

Newport, WA $58,006

Northport, WA $58,073

Oakesdale, WA $58,123

Odessa, WA $57,779

Orient, WA $57,979

Palouse, WA $57,884

Pullman, WA $57,851

Republic, WA $57,998

Rice, WA $58,055

Ritzville, WA $58,019

Rosalia, WA $58,264

Saint John, WA $58,141

Springdale, WA $58,218

Steptoe, WA $58,412

Thornton, WA $58,153

Uniontown, WA $57,620

Usk, WA $57,949

Valley, WA $58,193

Wilbur, WA $57,871

Spokane, WA $58,417

Pasco, WA $60,181

Benton City, WA $60,172

Beverly, WA $58,400

Bickleton, WA $58,243

Burbank, WA $60,394

College Place, WA $59,162

Connell, WA $58,978

Dayton, WA $58,003

Dixie, WA $58,550

Eltopia, WA $59,849

Hooper, WA $57,844

Kahlotus, WA $58,331

Kennewick, WA $60,749

Lind, WA $58,026

Mesa, WA $59,678

Othello, WA $58,692

Paterson, WA $59,478

Plymouth, WA $60,447

Pomeroy, WA $57,997

Prescott, WA $58,890

Mattawa, WA $58,837

Prosser, WA $59,585

Richland, WA $60,393

West Richland, WA $60,394

Roosevelt, WA $57,959

Royal City, WA $58,340

Starbuck, WA $58,166

Touchet, WA $59,783

Waitsburg, WA $58,378

Walla Walla, WA $58,903

Wallula, WA $60,249

Washtucna, WA $57,929

Anatone, WA $57,517

Asotin, WA $57,690

Clarkston, WA $57,824

Assistant Drafter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Drafter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$54,243

Average $62,124/year

$67,183

$4,520

Average $5,177/month

$5,599

$1,043

Average $1,195/week

$1,292

$26

Average $30/hour

$32

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$67,183	$5,599	$1,292	$32
Average	$62,124	$5,177	$1,195	$30
25th Percentile	$54,243	$4,520	$1,043	$26

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