Mechanical Drafters Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,740 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $47,040
90th percentile $85,220
Employed locally 70
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,040
    25th
    $51,340
    50th (median)
    $60,740
    75th
    $69,930
    90th
    $85,220

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $85,170
    Mechanical Engineers $79,540
    Civil Engineers $94,230
    Electrical Engineers $95,230
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,010
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Northwest Minnesota is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.11 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Northwest Minnesota is 11.3% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $47,040 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,340.