Mechanical Drafters Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $83,960 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.37
10th percentile $52,220
90th percentile $101,140
Employed locally 60
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,220
    25th
    $65,140
    50th (median)
    $83,960
    75th
    $101,140
    90th
    $101,140

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 109% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 9% above 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
    Midland, TX $82,880
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $77,220
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $74,070
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $72,580
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $70,410
    Cedar Rapids, IA $66,570

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $92,460
    Mechanical Engineers $98,850
    Engineers, All Other $135,150
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $48,460
    Electrical Engineers $135,920
    Industrial Engineers $100,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Idaho Falls, ID is $40.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 22.6% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $52,220 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,140.