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Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.

Median salary

$73,720

Typical range

$49k – $110k

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Electrical and Electronics Drafters

    Entry / Junior

    $48,680

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Electrical and Electronics Drafters

    Established

    $73,720

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Electrical and Electronics Drafters

    Senior

    $91,950

Key skills

A typical day

  • Draft detail and assembly drawings of design components, circuitry or printed circuit boards, using computer-assisted equipment or standard drafting techniques and devices.
  • Draft working drawings, wiring diagrams, wiring connection specifications, or cross-sections of underground cables, as required for instructions to installation crew.
  • Assemble documentation packages and produce drawing sets to be checked by an engineer or an architect.
  • Review completed construction drawings and cost estimates for accuracy and conformity to standards and regulations.
  • Consult with engineers to discuss or interpret design concepts, or determine requirements of detailed working drawings.

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