Mechanical Drafters Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Tennessee
Mechanical Drafters in Tennessee earn a median salary of $60,194 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.1% vs the national median of $68,510. An estimated 960 mechanical drafters are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $49,240 to $66,050 depending on location.
$60,194
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$66,050
Highest paying metro
$49,240
Lowest paying metro
960
Employed in Tennessee
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Mechanical Drafters
inMechanical Drafters salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $66,050 | $58,450 | $75,280 | 40 |
| South Central Tennessee | $64,110 | $62,060 | $100,160 | 30 |
| Nashville, TN | $63,950 | $52,080 | $80,000 | 300 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $60,620 | $46,630 | $70,930 | 190 |
| Knoxville, TN | $60,080 | $48,250 | $70,010 | 180 |
| West Tennessee | $60,000 | $55,700 | $68,870 | 50 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $59,490 | $45,710 | $74,080 | 100 |
| East Tennessee | $58,210 | $48,680 | $74,930 | 30 |
| Jackson, TN | $49,240 | $48,060 | $61,220 | 40 |