Mechanical Drafters Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $81,840 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.35
10th percentile $52,410
90th percentile $103,140
Employed locally 40
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,410
    25th
    $58,960
    50th (median)
    $81,840
    75th
    $88,340
    90th
    $103,140

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 90% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 10% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $109,190
    Mechanical Engineers $99,720
    Civil Engineers $94,100
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,800
    Industrial Engineers $104,680
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $94,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Burlington, VT is $39.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.95 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Burlington, VT is 19.5% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $52,410 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,960.