Mechanical Drafters Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $59,080 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.40
10th percentile $46,170
90th percentile $75,630
Employed locally 90
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,170
    25th
    $54,080
    50th (median)
    $59,080
    75th
    $65,560
    90th
    $75,630

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 78% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 22% below 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
    Wichita, KS $80,520
    Fond du Lac, WI $78,800
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,980
    Sheboygan, WI $73,920
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $73,760
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $72,580

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$94,570
    Mechanical Engineers$95,580
    Civil Engineers$82,320
    Electrical Engineers$82,790
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$59,150
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Wausau, WI is $28.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Wausau, WI is 13.8% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $46,170 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,080.