Mechanical Drafters Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • New York
Mechanical Drafters in New York earn a median salary of $65,643 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.2% vs the national median of $68,510. An estimated 2,430 mechanical drafters are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $59,320 to $78,190 depending on location.
$65,643
Avg median salary in New York
$78,190
Highest paying metro
$59,320
Lowest paying metro
2,430
Employed in New York
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Mechanical Drafters salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $78,190 | $63,170 | $96,230 | 1,440 |
| Rochester, NY | $67,770 | $57,280 | $80,070 | 260 |
| Albany, NY | $67,750 | $59,160 | $84,960 | 130 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $65,290 | $57,370 | $74,510 | 40 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $65,210 | $52,550 | $72,130 | 40 |
| Central East New York | $65,050 | $60,560 | $75,250 | 40 |
| Syracuse, NY | $64,570 | $56,920 | $80,100 | 100 |
| Buffalo, NY | $64,270 | $56,650 | $79,720 | 180 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $63,230 | $58,520 | $86,980 | 90 |
| Southwest New York | $61,420 | $50,960 | $71,760 | 80 |
| Utica, NY | $59,320 | $48,350 | $71,980 | 30 |