Occupation Salary Profile

Mechanical Drafters

SOC Code: 17-3013

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.

National Median (BLS)
$76,070
▼ -0.37% Nominal ▼ -3.51% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$75,810
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
110
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Mechanical Drafters.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $41,220
25th Percentile $61,390
National Median (50th Percentile) $76,070
75th Percentile $93,590
90th Percentile $98,320
P10: $41,220 P50 (Median): $76,070 P90: $98,320