Mechanical Drafters Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $64,400 -6% vs national
Median hourly $30.96
10th percentile $48,250
90th percentile $88,920
Employed locally 90
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,250
    25th
    $61,260
    50th (median)
    $64,400
    75th
    $76,860
    90th
    $88,920

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $92,950
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,860
    Mechanical Engineers $90,140
    Electrical Engineers $110,380
    Civil Engineers $99,320
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Southeast Minnesota is $30.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Southeast Minnesota is 6% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $48,250 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,260.