Mechanical Drafters Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • California
Mechanical Drafters in California earn a median salary of $79,382 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.9% vs the national median of $68,510. An estimated 3,180 mechanical drafters are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $69,080 to $111,820 depending on location.
$79,382
Avg median salary in California
$111,820
Highest paying metro
$69,080
Lowest paying metro
3,180
Employed in California
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Mechanical Drafters salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $111,820 | $86,850 | $149,650 | 250 |
| San Francisco, CA | $94,180 | $81,160 | $115,560 | 550 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $84,790 | $73,480 | $97,540 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,840 | $68,960 | $105,840 | 390 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $81,180 | $74,020 | $94,360 | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,010 | $63,330 | $100,670 | 1,090 |
| Sacramento, CA | $78,200 | $62,430 | $96,310 | 180 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $76,960 | $61,990 | $98,310 | 30 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $75,560 | $66,340 | $100,120 | 30 |
| Stockton, CA | $74,120 | $54,730 | $84,020 | 30 |
| Oxnard, CA | $72,350 | $54,830 | $87,140 | 80 |
| Riverside, CA | $70,410 | $54,630 | $85,700 | 330 |
| Vallejo, CA | $69,900 | $62,770 | $100,290 | 40 |
| Fresno, CA | $69,330 | $59,170 | $83,430 | 70 |
| Modesto, CA | $69,080 | $55,920 | $80,690 | 40 |