Mechanical Drafters Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $70,650 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $33.97
10th percentile $48,000
90th percentile $93,730
Employed locally 280
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,000
    25th
    $59,190
    50th (median)
    $70,650
    75th
    $81,740
    90th
    $93,730

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 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
    Oklahoma City, OK $67,610
    Oklahoma $66,280
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Roanoke, VA $64,690
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $61,340
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $57,330

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$101,560
    Industrial Engineers$96,540
    Mechanical Engineers$99,200
    Electrical Engineers$106,200
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$65,660
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$83,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Tulsa, OK is $33.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.75 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Tulsa, OK is 3.1% above 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $48,000 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,190.