Mechanical Drafters Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $68,790 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.07
10th percentile $48,300
90th percentile $91,090
Employed locally 450
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,300
    25th
    $57,960
    50th (median)
    $68,790
    75th
    $78,760
    90th
    $91,090

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 93% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 7% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $84,640
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,980
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $73,760
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $71,200
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $70,270

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$95,770
    Mechanical Engineers$97,580
    Industrial Engineers$95,630
    Electrical Engineers$102,630
    Engineers, All Other$98,480
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$62,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Pittsburgh, PA is $33.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.41 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 0.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $48,300 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,960.