Mechanical Drafters Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $86,230 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.46
10th percentile $70,190
90th percentile $110,710
Employed locally 40
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,190
    25th
    $70,460
    50th (median)
    $86,230
    75th
    $86,230
    90th
    $110,710

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 94% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 6% 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
    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
    Colorado Springs, CO $87,860
    Boulder, CO $86,500
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,220
    New Mexico $85,220

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,740
    Computer Hardware Engineers $165,020
    Mechanical Engineers $101,020
    Industrial Engineers $110,830
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $118,650
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $72,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Fort Collins, CO is $41.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.23 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Fort Collins, CO is 25.9% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $70,190 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,460.