Mechanical Drafters Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $81,180 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.03
10th percentile $55,040
90th percentile $115,110
Employed locally 30
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,040
    25th
    $74,020
    50th (median)
    $81,180
    75th
    $94,360
    90th
    $115,110

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 79% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 21% 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
    California $80,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $79,010

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $115,970
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $185,200
    Industrial Engineers $117,690
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $76,790
    Mechanical Engineers $112,310
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $101,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Santa Rosa, CA is $39.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.34 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Santa Rosa, CA 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $55,040 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,020.