Mechanical Drafters Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $67,510 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.46
10th percentile $57,040
90th percentile $79,260
Employed locally 120
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,040
    25th
    $60,940
    50th (median)
    $67,510
    75th
    $74,240
    90th
    $79,260

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 87% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 13% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $111,820
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,220
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $84,550
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,840
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $83,310
    Ann Arbor, MI $81,380

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $112,530
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,190
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $89,320
    Civil Engineers $83,370
    Mechanical Engineers $77,900
    Engineers, All Other $73,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Fayetteville, AR is $32.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.33 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Fayetteville, AR is 1.5% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $57,040 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,940.