▲12%
$20.65
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$16.98
MEDIAN
$20.65
90%
$34.11
The average hourly pay for a Senior Drafter is $20.65 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$17 - $34
Bonus
$198 - $305
Profit Sharing
$0 - $550
Total Pay
$36k - $74k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Senior Drafters?
What Do Senior Drafters Do?
Senior Drafter Tasks
- Design, draft, and check drawings, maps, diagrams, and documentation for projects.
- Review, interpret, and explain drafts and drawings.
- Create three dimensional models and use other methods to verify fit check.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Drafter
Medical
68%
Dental
68%
Vision
59%
None
32%
Gender Breakdown for Senior Drafters
Male
83.3%
Female
16.7%
This data is based on 18 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Senior Drafters
What is the highest pay for Senior Drafters?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Drafter is $34.11 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Senior Drafters?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Drafter is $16.98 / hour
How can Senior Drafters increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Senior Drafter is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Drafter that oversees more junior Senior Drafters, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.