Mechanical Drafters Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $69,330 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $33.33
10th percentile $47,720
90th percentile $95,730
Employed locally 70
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,720
    25th
    $59,170
    50th (median)
    $69,330
    75th
    $83,430
    90th
    $95,730

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 96% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 4% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,180
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $84,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,180
    California $80,430

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$110,920
    Electrical Engineers$126,950
    Mechanical Engineers$90,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$60,810
    Engineers, All Other$114,260
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Fresno, CA is $33.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.05 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Fresno, CA is 1.2% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $47,720 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,170.