Mechanical Drafters salary in the United States
$48,360
10th
$58,080
25th
$71,550
Median
$86,120
75th
$106,580
90th
National median
$71,550
2025 OEWS
Mean
$75,060
Hourly median
$34.40
Employment
39,960
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $102,710 | 60 |
| San Francisco, CA | $98,310 | 390 |
| San Jose, CA | $97,450 | 240 |
| Seattle, WA | $94,470 | 1,020 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $94,140 | 50 |
| Denver, CO | $90,160 | 380 |
| NM | $89,940 | 90 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $87,860 | 30 |
| Beaumont, TX | $87,220 | 120 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $86,420 | 60 |
| Midland, TX | $86,100 | 40 |
| CO | $85,280 | 580 |
| Burlington, VT | $84,100 | 50 |
| New York, NY | $84,070 | 1,180 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,550 | 370 |
| NJ | $83,380 | 690 |
| Dallas, TX | $83,200 | 1,620 |
| Niles, MI | $82,960 | 50 |
| Wichita, KS | $82,590 | 190 |
| CA | $82,510 | 3,640 |
| Trenton, NJ | $80,970 | 50 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,780 | 1,480 |
| Davenport, IA | $80,550 | 50 |
| Portland, OR | $80,510 | 410 |
| TX | $79,380 | 4,630 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.