Mechanical Drafters Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $78,190 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.59
10th percentile $56,020
90th percentile $120,620
Employed locally 1,440
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,020
    25th
    $63,170
    50th (median)
    $78,190
    75th
    $96,230
    90th
    $120,620

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 80% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 20% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $111,820
    Rochester, NY $67,770
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $67,750
    Glens Falls, NY $65,210
    Syracuse, NY $64,570
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $64,270

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$106,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98,870
    Industrial Engineers$107,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$74,760
    Mechanical Engineers$111,270
    Electrical Engineers$127,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in New York, NY-NJ is $37.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.85 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in New York, NY-NJ is 14.1% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $56,020 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,170.