Mechanical Drafters Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $67,750 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.57
10th percentile $52,700
90th percentile $102,580
Employed locally 130
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,700
    25th
    $59,160
    50th (median)
    $67,750
    75th
    $84,960
    90th
    $102,580

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 79% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Drafters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $111,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,540
    Colorado Springs, CO $87,860
    Boulder, CO $86,500
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $86,230

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $111,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,190
    Rochester, NY $67,770
    Glens Falls, NY $65,210
    Syracuse, NY $64,570
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $64,270

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $107,490
    Civil Engineers $101,430
    Mechanical Engineers $111,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,590
    Electrical Engineers $103,440
    Engineers, All Other $131,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Albany, NY is $32.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.43 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Albany, NY is 1.1% below the national median of $68,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Drafters in Albany?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $52,700 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,160.