How much does a Mechanical Drafters make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Drafters in the United States is $49,293. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,799 to $58,083, with most professionals earning between $38,798 and $66,085.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Mechanical Drafters Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mechanical Drafters Salary $38,798 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Mechanical Drafters Salary $43,799 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Mechanical Drafters Salary $49,293 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Mechanical Drafters Salary $58,083 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Mechanical Drafters Salary $66,085 US April 01, 2025
25% $43,799 10% $38,798 90% $66,085 75% $58,083 $49,293 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Mechanical Drafters

    0 - 2 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Drafter II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanical Drafters in the United States. The base salary for Mechanical Drafters ranges from $43,799 to $58,083 with the average base salary of $49,293. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,617 to $59,342 with the average total cash compensation of $50,148.
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Skills associated with Mechanical Drafters: Design