Mechanical Drafters Salary in North Port, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

Median annual salary $67,900 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.64
10th percentile $46,620
90th percentile $113,170
Employed locally 60
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,620
    25th
    $55,040
    50th (median)
    $67,900
    75th
    $79,860
    90th
    $113,170

    North Port economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,278 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 87% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 13% 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
    Flint, MI $77,440
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $71,440
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $71,200
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $69,200
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $68,480
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $67,400

    Related occupations in North Port, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $95,100
    Industrial Engineers $98,820
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $54,450
    Mechanical Engineers $88,250
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $48,250
    Engineers, All Other $95,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in North Port, FL is $32.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in North Port, FL is 0.9% 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 Port?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $46,620 per year in North Port, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,040.