Mechanical Drafters Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $78,200 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.60
10th percentile $55,030
90th percentile $111,390
Employed locally 180
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,030
    25th
    $62,430
    50th (median)
    $78,200
    75th
    $96,310
    90th
    $111,390

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 83% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 17% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $111,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,180
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $84,790
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,840
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,180
    California $80,430

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Sacramento, CA is $37.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.06 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Sacramento, CA is 14.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $55,030 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,430.