Mechanical Drafters Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $85,230 +24.4% vs national
Median hourly $40.98
10th percentile $59,070
90th percentile $124,110
Employed locally 80
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,070
    25th
    $67,650
    50th (median)
    $85,230
    75th
    $105,840
    90th
    $124,110

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 101% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 1% above 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $85,050
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $78,280
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $71,700
    Jacksonville, FL $60,580

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,740
    Industrial Engineers$100,170
    Civil Engineers$99,330
    Mechanical Engineers$98,490
    Engineers, All Other$98,760
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$65,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Reno, NV is $40.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.76 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Reno, NV is 24.4% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $59,070 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,650.