Drafters, All Other Salary in New York

Other drafters in New York earn the most in New York (average $87,900 a year) and the least in Buffalo ($65,330), across the 4 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other drafters average at $78,920 and the median at $72,190 for 610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,250.

Drafters, All Other average salary by city in New York

New York$87,900
Syracuse$68,460
Rochester$65,820
Buffalo$65,330

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$87,900	$81,220	$65,150	$66,438	113
Syracuse	$68,460	$68,500	$56,070	$53,831	96
Rochester	$65,820	$61,530	$53,500	$52,051	97
Buffalo	$65,330	$62,080	$52,120	$51,684	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Drafters, All Other salary in other states

Drafters, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3019.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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