Mechanical Drafters Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $59,770 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $50,480
90th percentile $94,620
Employed locally 30
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,480
    25th
    $54,060
    50th (median)
    $59,770
    75th
    $75,460
    90th
    $94,620

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 61% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 39% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,540
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,160
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $79,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,190
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,740
    Washington $75,190

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $103,850
    Mechanical Engineers $107,100
    Engineers, All Other $140,130
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $99,520
    Civil Engineers $102,140
    Electrical Engineers $107,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Bremerton?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Bremerton, WA is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.49 or more per hour.

    Is Bremerton above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Bremerton, WA is 12.8% 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $50,480 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,060.