Mechanical Drafters Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Iowa
Mechanical Drafters in Iowa earn a median salary of $66,120 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.5% vs the national median of $68,510. An estimated 610 mechanical drafters are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $53,630 to $83,250 depending on location.
$66,120
Avg median salary in Iowa
$83,250
Highest paying metro
$53,630
Lowest paying metro
610
Employed in Iowa
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Mechanical Drafters salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $83,250 | $67,230 | $92,110 | 40 |
| Des Moines, IA | $81,490 | $64,050 | $97,130 | 140 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $66,570 | $53,120 | $77,520 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa | $65,160 | $61,610 | $69,370 | 120 |
| Southwest Iowa | $64,310 | $49,920 | $64,970 | 60 |
| Northeast Iowa | $61,620 | $52,520 | $64,930 | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa | $61,610 | $50,990 | $64,970 | 80 |
| Dubuque, IA | $57,440 | $56,580 | $59,740 | 50 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $53,630 | $48,610 | $63,640 | 40 |