Mechanical Drafters Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $81,160 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.02
10th percentile $52,590
90th percentile $131,450
Employed locally 450
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,590
    25th
    $63,270
    50th (median)
    $81,160
    75th
    $102,260
    90th
    $131,450

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 86% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 14% 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $87,860
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $86,230
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,220
    Colorado $85,050
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $85,050
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $84,550

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $126,530
    Civil Engineers $104,360
    Electrical Engineers $114,130
    Mechanical Engineers $103,010
    Engineers, All Other $129,550
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Portland, OR-WA is $39.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.92 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Portland, OR-WA is 18.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $52,590 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,270.