How much does a Mechanical Drafters make per hour in North Missouri?

Mechanical Drafters Salary in North Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,920 -16.9% vs national

Median hourly $27.37

10th percentile $45,350

90th percentile $79,060

Employed locally 40

National median $68,510

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Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$45,350

25th

$48,210

50th (median)

$56,920

75th

$63,660

90th

$79,060

Top-paying metros for Mechanical Drafters

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in North Missouri

Occupation	Median salary
Industrial Engineers	$87,470
Mechanical Engineers	$79,560
Civil Engineers	$89,880
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$51,840
Surveyors	$48,250
Electrical Engineers	$90,470

Frequently asked questions

How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in North Missouri?

The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in North Missouri is $27.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

Is North Missouri above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

The median Mechanical Drafters salary in North Missouri is 16.9% 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 North Missouri?

Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $45,350 per year in North Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,210.