Mechanical Drafters Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $66,800 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.12
10th percentile $50,070
90th percentile $86,180
Employed locally 40
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,070
    25th
    $52,400
    50th (median)
    $66,800
    75th
    $86,180
    90th
    $86,180

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 121% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 21% 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
    Colorado Springs, CO $87,860
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $86,230
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $84,050
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $83,250
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $81,840
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $81,490

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $87,710
    Mechanical Engineers $84,370
    Electrical Engineers $113,840
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,040
    Civil Engineers $93,080
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Terre Haute?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Terre Haute, IN is $32.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.43 or more per hour.

    Is Terre Haute above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Terre Haute, IN is 2.5% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $50,070 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,400.