Mechanical Drafters Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $80,520 +17.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.71
10th percentile $50,790
90th percentile $113,750
Employed locally 170
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,790
    25th
    $63,240
    50th (median)
    $80,520
    75th
    $98,280
    90th
    $113,750

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 117% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 17% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $77,070
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $75,160
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $72,350
    Jackson, MI $68,760
    Clarksville, TN-KY $66,050
    Jacksonville, FL $60,580

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $127,050
    Industrial Engineers $98,840
    Mechanical Engineers $91,770
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $58,870
    Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $76,130
    Civil Engineers $80,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Wichita, KS is $38.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.26 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Wichita, KS is 17.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $50,790 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,240.