Mechanical Drafters Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $81,760 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.31
10th percentile $52,700
90th percentile $139,390
Employed locally 50
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,700
    25th
    $73,100
    50th (median)
    $81,760
    75th
    $124,800
    90th
    $139,390

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 120% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 20% above 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
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,220
    Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $79,380
    Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $70,250
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,250
    Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $67,420
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $65,840

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $143,850
    Engineers, All Other $143,050
    Civil Engineers $104,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $143,660
    Industrial Engineers $125,480
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Albuquerque, NM is $39.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.76 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Albuquerque, NM is 19.3% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $52,700 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,100.