Mechanical Drafters Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $59,950 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.82
10th percentile $48,320
90th percentile $82,320
Employed locally 120
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,320
    25th
    $48,340
    50th (median)
    $59,950
    75th
    $69,590
    90th
    $82,320

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 94% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 6% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $84,640
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $75,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,980
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $73,760
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $71,200
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $70,270

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $90,490
    Civil Engineers $89,960
    Mechanical Engineers $85,570
    Electrical Engineers $111,700
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Scranton, PA is $28.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.26 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Scranton, PA is 12.5% below 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $48,320 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,340.