Mechanical Drafters Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $66,960 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.19
10th percentile $51,840
90th percentile $79,180
Employed locally 50
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,840
    25th
    $61,620
    50th (median)
    $66,960
    75th
    $74,400
    90th
    $79,180

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 90% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 10% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $75,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,980
    Fargo, ND-MN $71,860
    St. Cloud, MN $65,640
    Duluth, MN-WI $64,560
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $62,110

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$85,040
    Mechanical Engineers$86,390
    Civil Engineers$97,160
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,130
    Electrical Engineers$98,450
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Mankato, MN is $32.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.93 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Mankato, MN is 2.3% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $51,840 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,620.