Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$76,870/yr
Typical range
$61,430 – $96,730
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Electrical and Electronics Drafters does
Prepare technical drawings and schematics for electrical systems, power distribution networks, and electronic components. They translate engineers' concepts into precise blueprints that guide manufacturing and installation of electrical systems.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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