Mechanical Drafters Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $55,510 -19% vs national
Median hourly $26.69
10th percentile $48,450
90th percentile $92,740
Employed locally 30
National median $68,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,450
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $55,510
    75th
    $76,730
    90th
    $92,740

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Drafters salary vs area income 82% Median Mechanical Drafters salary is 18% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,540
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,160
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $79,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,190
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,740
    Washington $75,190

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,590
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,060
    Mechanical Engineers $86,840
    Electrical Engineers $119,610
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,950
    Industrial Engineers $94,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Yakima, WA is $26.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.59 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Mechanical Drafters salaries?

    The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Yakima, WA is 19% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Mechanical Drafters (10th percentile) earn around $48,450 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.