Mechanical Drafters Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $72,150 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.69
10th percentile $47,820
90th percentile $94,070
Employed locally 260
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,820
    25th
    $56,880
    50th (median)
    $72,150
    75th
    $78,610
    90th
    $94,070

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 76% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 24% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $81,840
    Portland-South Portland, ME $76,360
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $73,980
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $70,250
    Ogden, UT $69,520
    Utah $68,520

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $92,210
    Industrial Engineers $101,340
    Mechanical Engineers $100,580
    Electrical Engineers $103,380
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,810
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Salt Lake City, UT is $34.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.40 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 5.3% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $47,820 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,880.