Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
About the profession
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
How to Get Started
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Career Ladder
Junior Electrical and Electronics Drafter → Practitioner Electrical and Electronics Drafter → Senior Practitioner Electrical and Electronics Drafter → Lead Electrical and Electronics Drafter
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
104K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $46,470 - $60,735/year With equity/bonuses: $51,117 - $72,882 Top markets (SF/NYC): $53,440 - $72,882 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to resolve problems. 10am — Study work order requests to determine type of service, such as lighting or power, demanded by…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $32,529 - $54,662 Year 2-3: Junior level $60,735 - $71,250 Year 4-6: Mid level $71,250 - $77,250 Year 7-10: Senior level $77,250 - $93,728 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Electrical and Electronics Drafter genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Writing You communicate clearly…
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