Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary
In Boulder, CO, electrical and electronics drafters earn $103,910 at the median, or about $49.96 an hour. The range runs from $65K at the entry level to $146K for experienced workers.
So what does $104K get you in Boulder?
About electrical and electronics drafters
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for electrical and electronics drafters in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | $76K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $82K | , |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $80K | , |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $69K | $67K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level electrical and electronics drafters (10th percentile) start around $65K. Mid-career wages sit at $104K. Top earners bring in $146K or more, a $81K spread from bottom to top.
Electrical and Electronics Drafters pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $102K | +33% | 220 |
| New Mexico | $101K | +32% | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $87K | +14% | 470 |
| North Carolina | $82K | +7% | 430 |
| Idaho | $82K | +6% | 100 |
| Ohio | $81K | +5% | 510 |
| Texas | $81K | +5% | 1,840 |
| Georgia | $81K | +5% | 470 |
| Indiana | $80K | +4% | 360 |
| Utah | $79K | +3% | 290 |
| Colorado | $79K | +3% | 750 |
| Kentucky | $79K | +3% | 80 |
| California | $78K | +2% | 2,730 |
| Oregon | $78K | +2% | 330 |
| New York | $78K | +1% | 850 |
| New Jersey | $78K | +1% | 240 |
| Minnesota | $77K | +1% | 250 |
| Tennessee | $77K | +0% | 340 |
| Missouri | $77K | -0% | 420 |
| South Carolina | $76K | -1% | 290 |
| Maryland | $76K | -2% | 380 |
| Wisconsin | $76K | -2% | 470 |
| Maine | $75K | -2% | 110 |
| Iowa | $74K | -3% | 180 |
| Michigan | $74K | -4% | 380 |
| Arizona | $73K | -5% | 570 |
| Florida | $73K | -5% | 660 |
| Pennsylvania | $73K | -5% | 500 |
| Washington | $72K | -6% | 390 |
| Nevada | $71K | -7% | 250 |
| Oklahoma | $70K | -10% | 290 |
| Illinois | $68K | -11% | 150 |
| Hawaii | $68K | -11% | 80 |
| Connecticut | $67K | -13% | 430 |
| Wyoming | $65K | -16% | 40 |
| Virginia | $65K | -16% | 280 |
| Delaware | $63K | -17% | 60 |
| Louisiana | $63K | -19% | 150 |
| Kansas | $61K | -21% | 210 |
| Nebraska | $60K | -23% | 190 |
| Mississippi | $59K | -24% | 110 |
| Alabama | $52K | -33% | 300 |
| South Dakota | $51K | -34% | 40 |
Showing 1–10 of 43 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a electrical and electronics drafter afford a 2BR apartment alone in Boulder?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $104K, rent takes 31.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for electrical and electronics drafters in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new electrical and electronics drafters typically earn — is $65K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,889/month.
Is electrical and electronics drafter a high-paying job in Boulder?
Local pay is 35% above the national median — $104K here vs. $77K nationally.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for electrical and electronics drafters?
Boulder pays $104K median vs. the U.S. average of $77K — that’s +35%.
How much do electrical and electronics drafters make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $103,910 a year, that works out to about $50 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $64,820, and experienced electrical and electronics drafters can clear $145,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $104K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,410/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 31.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a electrical and electronics drafters salary go in Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median electrical and electronics drafters salary is worth about $103,910 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do electrical and electronics drafters get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.