Mechanical Drafters Salary in Sheboygan, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sheboygan, WI

Median annual salary $73,920 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.54
10th percentile $55,210
90th percentile $104,220
Employed locally 50
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,210
    25th
    $64,000
    50th (median)
    $73,920
    75th
    $102,280
    90th
    $104,220

    Sheboygan economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,898 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 103% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 3% 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
    Wichita, KS $80,520
    Fond du Lac, WI $78,800
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,980
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $73,760
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $72,580
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $70,710

    Related occupations in Sheboygan, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$93,210
    Mechanical Engineers$93,270
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,070
    Civil Engineers$94,860
    Electrical Engineers$102,620
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Sheboygan?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Sheboygan, WI is $35.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.69 or more per hour.

    Is Sheboygan above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Sheboygan, WI is 7.9% 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 Sheboygan?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $55,210 per year in Sheboygan, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,000.