Mechanical Drafters Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,160 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.33
10th percentile $52,730
90th percentile $82,120
Employed locally 120
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,730
    25th
    $61,610
    50th (median)
    $65,160
    75th
    $69,370
    90th
    $82,120

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $96,420
    Mechanical Engineers $99,320
    Civil Engineers $99,830
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,630
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $61,350
    Electrical Engineers $101,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Southeast Iowa is $31.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.89 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Southeast Iowa is 4.9% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $52,730 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,610.