Mechanical Drafters Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $87,860 +28.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.24
10th percentile $58,300
90th percentile $133,140
Employed locally 30
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,300
    25th
    $70,720
    50th (median)
    $87,860
    75th
    $117,240
    90th
    $133,140

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 101% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 1% 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
    Boulder, CO $86,500
    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
    Boulder, CO $86,500
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $86,230
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,220
    New Mexico $85,220

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,440
    Mechanical Engineers $104,240
    Electrical Engineers $114,370
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $119,210
    Aerospace Engineers $170,080
    Industrial Engineers $102,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Colorado Springs, CO is $42.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.01 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 28.2% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $58,300 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,720.