Mechanical Drafters Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $80,270 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.59
10th percentile $44,520
90th percentile $102,900
Employed locally 600
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,520
    25th
    $60,300
    50th (median)
    $80,270
    75th
    $80,270
    90th
    $102,900

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 95% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 5% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $71,550
    Tucson, AZ $69,000

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $110,100
    Civil Engineers $95,400
    Mechanical Engineers $102,300
    Computer Hardware Engineers $163,220
    Electrical Engineers $109,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $136,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Phoenix, AZ is $38.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.92 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Phoenix, AZ is 17.2% above 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $44,520 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,300.