Mechanical Drafters Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $62,550 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.07
10th percentile $50,620
90th percentile $82,790
Employed locally 140
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,620
    25th
    $50,620
    50th (median)
    $62,550
    75th
    $62,550
    90th
    $82,790

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 84% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 16% 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
    Wichita, KS $80,520
    Fond du Lac, WI $78,800
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,980
    Sheboygan, WI $73,920
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $73,760
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $72,580

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $96,710
    Mechanical Engineers $95,810
    Civil Engineers $83,350
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,920
    Electrical Engineers $99,820
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Janesville, WI is $30.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.35 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Janesville, WI is 8.7% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $50,620 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,620.