Mechanical Drafters Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $84,050 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.41
10th percentile $52,700
90th percentile $122,970
Employed locally 260
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,700
    25th
    $65,040
    50th (median)
    $84,050
    75th
    $100,860
    90th
    $122,970

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 97% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 3% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $78,280
    Michigan $74,390
    Sheboygan, WI $73,920
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $65,310
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $65,040
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $64,270

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,110
    Industrial Engineers $99,880
    Mechanical Engineers $98,880
    Engineers, All Other $131,120
    Electrical Engineers $106,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Atlanta, GA is $40.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.54 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Atlanta, GA is 22.7% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $52,700 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,040.