Mechanical Drafters Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $78,280 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.64
10th percentile $36,690
90th percentile $118,770
Employed locally 130
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,690
    25th
    $63,130
    50th (median)
    $78,280
    75th
    $96,260
    90th
    $118,770

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 106% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 6% 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
    Reno, NV $85,230
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $85,050
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $71,700
    Jacksonville, FL $60,580

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $71,460
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $85,650
    Mechanical Engineers $96,050
    Electrical Engineers $100,530
    Engineers, All Other $101,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Las Vegas, NV is $37.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.16 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Las Vegas, NV is 14.3% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $36,690 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,130.