Mechanical Drafters Salary in Glens Falls, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Glens Falls, NY

Median annual salary $65,210 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.35
10th percentile $52,550
90th percentile $86,260
Employed locally 40
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,550
    25th
    $52,550
    50th (median)
    $65,210
    75th
    $72,130
    90th
    $86,260

    Glens Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,953 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,190
    Rochester, NY $67,770
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $67,750
    Syracuse, NY $64,570
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $64,270

    Related occupations in Glens Falls, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $100,640
    Civil Engineers $83,100
    Mechanical Engineers $98,720
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $108,220
    Electrical Engineers $107,280
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Glens Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Glens Falls, NY is $31.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.40 or more per hour.

    Is Glens Falls above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Glens Falls, NY is 4.8% 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 Glens Falls?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $52,550 per year in Glens Falls, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,550.