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Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

In Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, electrical and electronics drafters earn $79,360 at the median — $38.16 an hour. The range runs from $48K at the entry level to $95K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 101.42), that's roughly $78,249 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,972/month — about 35.8% of take-home, which is tight.

$79K
Median annual
$38.16/hr
Hourly rate
$48K
Entry level (10th %)
$95K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $79K get you in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?

Estimated take-home pay$5,351/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$1,972/mo
Rent as % of take-home36.9% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$398/mo
Utilities-$199/mo
Transportation-$349/mo
Healthcare-$231/mo
Left over$2,202/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford’s Regional Price Parity (101.42). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction.

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary percentiles in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL: 10th percentile $47,990, 25th percentile $56,570, median $79,360, 75th percentile $87,710, 90th percentile $94,680. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$48K25th$57KMedian$79K75th$88K90th$95K
Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary percentiles in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL: 10th percentile $47,990, 25th percentile $56,570, median $79,360, 75th percentile $87,710, 90th percentile $94,680. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level electrical and electronics drafters (10th percentile) start around $48K. Mid-career wages sit at $79K. Top earners bring in $95K or more, a $47K 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
Minnesota$75K+2%460
Wisconsin$74K-0%370
Maryland$73K-1%450
Maine$71K-4%80
Virginia$70K-5%410
Oklahoma$70K-5%350
South Carolina$69K-6%340
Washington$69K-7%550
Kentucky$67K-9%180
Illinois$67K-9%210
Nevada$67K-10%210
Texas$66K-11%2,460
Pennsylvania$66K-11%620
Arizona$65K-12%530
Florida$65K-12%770
Connecticut$65K-12%490
Indiana$64K-13%310
Utah$64K-13%210
Delaware$62K-15%60
Michigan$62K-15%480
Arkansas$62K-16%30
Mississippi$62K-17%110
Nebraska$61K-17%200
Hawaii$60K-19%N/A
Louisiana$55K-25%270
South Dakota$55K-25%30
Alabama$53K-27%290
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Frequently asked questions

How much do electrical and electronics drafters make in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL?

The median is $79,360 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $47,990, and experienced electrical and electronics drafters can clear $94,680. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $79K enough to live in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,351/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,972/month, which eats 36.9% 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford has a Regional Price Parity of 101.42 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median electrical and electronics drafters salary is worth about $78,249 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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