Mechanical Drafters Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $70,270 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.78
10th percentile $49,740
90th percentile $96,410
Employed locally 70
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,740
    25th
    $60,420
    50th (median)
    $70,270
    75th
    $79,190
    90th
    $96,410

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 89% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 11% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $84,640
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,980
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $73,760
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $71,200
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $69,850

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$92,000
    Mechanical Engineers$96,050
    Industrial Engineers$95,220
    Electrical Engineers$102,460
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,800
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Harrisburg, PA is $33.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.49 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Harrisburg, PA is 2.6% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $49,740 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,420.