Mechanical Drafters Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $64,830 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.17
10th percentile $50,850
90th percentile $126,170
Employed locally 40
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,850
    25th
    $56,510
    50th (median)
    $64,830
    75th
    $78,760
    90th
    $126,170

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 104% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 4% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,180
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $84,550
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $71,700
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $67,750
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $65,310
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $63,500

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $93,250
    Mechanical Engineers $102,010
    Civil Engineers $83,250
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,930
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,680
    Electrical Engineers $104,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Spartanburg, SC is $31.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.66 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Spartanburg, SC is 5.4% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $50,850 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,510.