Mechanical Drafters Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • North Carolina
Mechanical Drafters in North Carolina earn a median salary of $59,467 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.2% vs the national median of $68,510. An estimated 740 mechanical drafters are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $50,150 to $64,750 depending on location.
$59,467
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$64,750
Highest paying metro
$50,150
Lowest paying metro
740
Employed in North Carolina
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Mechanical Drafters salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $64,750 | $58,130 | $80,430 | 30 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $63,600 | $51,770 | $81,820 | 50 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $63,500 | $57,730 | $76,970 | 250 |
| Raleigh, NC | $62,240 | $54,670 | $76,060 | 110 |
| Asheville, NC | $60,820 | $55,830 | $70,240 | 30 |
| Greensboro, NC | $60,820 | $50,380 | $73,550 | 110 |
| Western North Carolina | $58,650 | $53,720 | $64,980 | 40 |
| Hickory, NC | $58,390 | $45,540 | $70,640 | 40 |
| Central North Carolina | $57,440 | $48,830 | $60,220 | 40 |
| Winston, NC | $53,780 | $46,710 | $63,360 | 40 |
| Wilmington, NC | $50,150 | $46,830 | $65,370 | — |