Blueprint Reader

Blueprint Reader Salary

$23.5K

$36.5K

$69K

$41,077

/year

$19.75

/hour

Blueprint Reader Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$41,077

Columbus

Ohio

$39,676

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    How much does a Blueprint Reader make?

    As of Jun 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Blueprint Reader in the United States is $41,077 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.75 an hour. This is the equivalent of $789/week or $3,423/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $69,000 and as low as $23,500, the majority of Blueprint Reader salaries currently range between $32,500 (25th percentile) to $45,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $59,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Blueprint Reader varies greatly (by as much as 12500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Blueprint Reader in your area makes on average $39,676 per year, or $1,401 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $41,077. Ohio ranks number 38 out of 50 states nationwide for Blueprint Reader salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Blueprint Reader jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Blueprint Reader Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Blueprint Reader job is above the national average. Topping the list is Honolulu County, HI, , with Rancho Cordova, CA, and Rosemead, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Rosemead, CA, beats the national average by $11,439 (27.8%), and Honolulu County, HI, furthers that trend with another $15,085 (36.7%) above the $41,077 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Blueprint Reader appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 12% between Honolulu County, HI, and Sitka, AK, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Blueprint Reader role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Honolulu County, HI

    $56,162

    $27.00

    Rancho Cordova, CA

    $53,557

    $25.75

    Rosemead, CA

    $52,516

    $25.25

    Pennington County, SD

    $52,174

    $25.08

    Nome, AK

    $50,956

    $24.50

    Savage, MN

    $50,592

    $24.32

    Berkeley, CA

    $50,296

    $24.18

    Hampton, CT

    $49,981

    $24.03

    80047, CO

    $49,635

    $23.86

    Sitka, AK

    $49,485

    $23.79

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Blueprint Reader Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Blueprint Reader category.

    For example Plating Engineer jobs pay as much as $49,461 (120.4%) more than the average Blueprint Reader salary of $41,077. If you're qualified, finding work as a Plating Engineer may help you make more money than that of the average Blueprint Reader position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Plating Engineer

    $90,538

    $43.53

    Aerospace Fabrication

    $77,853

    $37.43

    Precision Inspector

    $59,333

    $28.53

    Dimensional Inspector

    $47,194

    $22.69

    Car Electronics Installer

    $41,343

    $19.88

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Blueprint Reader salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $41,077 per year or $19.75 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.