Mechanical Drafters Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,590 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.17
10th percentile $49,240
90th percentile $75,570
Employed locally 110
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,240
    25th
    $51,020
    50th (median)
    $58,590
    75th
    $64,080
    90th
    $75,570

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $84,690
    Mechanical Engineers $88,200
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,160
    Civil Engineers $80,060
    Electrical Engineers $95,940
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Western Wisconsin is $28.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.95 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Western Wisconsin is 14.5% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $49,240 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,020.