Mechanical Drafters Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $84,790 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.77
10th percentile $57,330
90th percentile $114,180
Employed locally 40
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,330
    25th
    $73,480
    50th (median)
    $84,790
    75th
    $97,540
    90th
    $114,180

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 125% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 25% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $111,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,180
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,180
    California $80,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $79,010

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,160
    Aerospace Engineers $127,900
    Engineers, All Other $142,400
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $124,910
    Mechanical Engineers $116,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $98,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Bakersfield, CA is $40.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.63 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Bakersfield, CA is 23.8% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $57,330 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,480.