Mechanical Drafters Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,460 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $41,450
90th percentile $75,200
Employed locally 90
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,450
    25th
    $48,750
    50th (median)
    $60,460
    75th
    $68,660
    90th
    $75,200

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $82,830
    Industrial Engineers $81,580
    Civil Engineers $90,160
    Electrical Engineers $96,460
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $47,410
    Engineers, All Other $60,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Kansas is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.19 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Kansas is 11.8% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $41,450 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,750.