Mechanical Drafter

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October 30, 2016

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Mechanical Drafter Job Description

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

Mechanical Drafter Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Mechanical Drafter is $40091 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $57705. The lowest salary reported was $28627. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Mechanical Drafter is $19.94 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $28.69. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $14.24. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Mechanical Drafter are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $1100 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $250 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Mechanical Drafter. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Illinois – $22,301 – $59,294
Minnesota – $36,790 – $52,301
Missouri – $30,315 – $41,658
New York – $31,591 – $84,497
Ohio – $31,334 – $45,379
Pennsylvania – $19,784 – $44,493
Texas – $33,724 – $56,969

These are the highest paying cities for a Mechanical Drafter. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Houston, Texas –
Austin, Texas –
New York, New York –
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania –
Washington, Missouri –
Tucson, Arizona –
Granite City, Illinois –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Mechanical Drafter from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $40091 while in 2007 it was just $37179.7

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

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18%

Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 82% of Mechanical Drafters were males while 18% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter
$25,158 – $52,607
Drafter Design
$25,819 – $56,287
Architectural Drafter
$25,472 – $52,789

Future Jobs

Mechanical Designer
$35,505 – $70,411
Senior Mechanical Designer
$45,197 – $92,153
Mechanical Engineer
$42,802 – $88,246


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