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Mechanical Drafters salary in United States

The median mechanical drafters salary is $71,550 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$48,360
Median (p50)
$71,550
Top (p90)
$106,580
Sample size
39,960

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$48,360
p25$58,080
Median$71,550
p75$86,120
Top (p90)$106,580
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Mechanical Drafters salary by region

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$94,470
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$84,070
New Jersey$83,380
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$83,200
California$82,510
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$80,780
Texas$79,380
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$78,820
Washington$76,820
New York$76,490

Pay trend

Up 7.4% from 2023 to 2025.

$69,9202023
$74,0402024
$75,0602025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Mechanical Drafters salary FAQs

What is the average Mechanical Drafters salary in United States?

The median Mechanical Drafters salary in United States is $71,550 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of mechanical drafterss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Mechanical Drafters earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $48,360 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $106,580 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $71,550.

Do Mechanical Drafters salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA is among the highest at $94,470, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Mechanical Drafters salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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