Mechanical Drafters Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Virginia
Mechanical Drafters in Virginia earn a median salary of $61,880 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.7% vs the national median of $68,510. An estimated 580 mechanical drafters are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $53,240 to $71,070 depending on location.
$61,880
Avg median salary in Virginia
$71,070
Highest paying metro
$53,240
Lowest paying metro
580
Employed in Virginia
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Mechanical Drafters salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $71,070 | $59,000 | $79,530 | 70 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $69,590 | $47,020 | $80,780 | 160 |
| Roanoke, VA | $64,690 | $59,830 | $76,420 | 40 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $64,660 | $51,530 | $78,780 | 30 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $58,760 | $49,940 | $77,860 | 30 |
| West Virginia | $57,040 | $51,230 | $63,600 | 180 |
| Northern West Virginia | $55,990 | $50,450 | $70,670 | 40 |
| Southwest Virginia | $53,240 | $33,590 | $79,850 | 30 |