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Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, electrical and electronics drafters earn $90,820 at the median — $43.67 an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $120K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$91K
Median annual
$43.67/hr
Hourly rate
$50K
Entry level (10th %)
$120K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $91K get you in Massachusetts?

Take-home$5,645/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,056/mo
Rent burden36.4% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$90,820/yr
After rent$3,589/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $50,380, 25th percentile $72,140, median $90,820, 75th percentile $101,880, 90th percentile $119,680. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$50K25th$72KMedian$91K75th$102K90th$120K
Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $50,380, 25th percentile $72,140, median $90,820, 75th percentile $101,880, 90th percentile $119,680. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level electrical and electronics drafters (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $91K.Top earners bring in $120K or more - a $69K spread from bottom to top.

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Electrical and Electronics Drafters pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
New Hampshire$102K+38%180
Massachusetts$91K+23%590
New Mexico$89K+20%350
New York$88K+19%930
Idaho$82K+11%40
Missouri$81K+9%330
Ohio$80K+9%870
New Jersey$79K+8%280
Tennessee$78K+5%360
Iowa$77K+5%170
Georgia$77K+4%470
North Carolina$77K+4%360
California$76K+4%3,020
Kansas$76K+3%250
Oregon$76K+3%280

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Frequently asked questions

How much do electrical and electronics drafters make in Massachusetts?

The median is $90,820 a year - that works out to about $43.67 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,380, and experienced electrical and electronics drafters can clear $119,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $91K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,645/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,056/month (median of metro areas), which eats 36.4% 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 Massachusetts?

Massachusetts 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 $90,820 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.

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