Occupation ยท SOC 17-3012
Electrical and Electronics Drafters: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of electrical and electronics drafters can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 20,020 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $73,720 ($35.44 an hour).
US employment
20,020
Median annual wage
$73,720
Mean annual wage
$77,960
Median hourly wage
$35.44
Education and training
Typical education
Associate's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- New Hampshire$101,680
- Massachusetts$90,820
- New Mexico$88,790
- New York$88,090
- Idaho$81,730
Top 5 after cost of living
- New Hampshire$97,610
- New Mexico$96,290
- Missouri$88,880
- Iowa$87,790
- Ohio$86,680
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,590 | $53,870 (+73.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Electrical Engineers | $111,910 | $38,190 (+51.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $79,450 | $5,730 (+7.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $155,020 | $81,300 (+110.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,140 | $27,420 (+37.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California3,020
- 2. Texas2,460
- 3. New York930
- 4. Ohio870
- 5. Colorado800
- 6. Florida770
- 7. Pennsylvania620
- 8. Massachusetts590
- 9. Washington550
- 10. Arizona530
States that pay the most
- 1. New Hampshire$101,680
- 2. Massachusetts$90,820
- 3. New Mexico$88,790
- 4. New York$88,090
- 5. Idaho$81,730
- 6. Missouri$80,720
- 7. Ohio$80,420
- 8. New Jersey$79,420
- 9. Tennessee$77,590
- 10. Iowa$77,050
Median annual wage. Based on 45 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Civil EngineersTeleworkable
- Industrial EngineersTeleworkable
- Mechanical EngineersOn-site
- Electrical EngineersTeleworkable
- Engineers, All OtherOn-site
- Architects, Except Landscape and NavalTeleworkable
- Architectural and Civil DraftersTeleworkable
- Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerTeleworkable
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