Mechanical Drafters Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $86,500 +26.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.59
10th percentile $58,580
90th percentile $157,430
Employed locally 70
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,580
    25th
    $79,880
    50th (median)
    $86,500
    75th
    $110,890
    90th
    $157,430

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 84% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 16% 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
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $86,230
    Reno, NV $85,230

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Drafters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,540
    Colorado Springs, CO $87,860
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $86,230
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,220
    New Mexico $85,220

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $143,210
    Mechanical Engineers $110,650
    Industrial Engineers $110,710
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $138,600
    Electrical Engineers $127,670
    Civil Engineers $102,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Boulder, CO is $41.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.77 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Boulder, CO is 26.3% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $58,580 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,880.