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The average salary for a Mechanical Drafter in U.S. is $69,920.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $69,920

$43,420$102,110

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $33.62

$20.88$49.09

What does a Mechanical Drafter earn?

On average, mechanical drafters earn around $69,920 per year in the U.S. Mechanical drafters work with architects, engineers, and manufacturers, creating detailed plans and sketches of machinery and mechanical devices. A mechanical drafter can choose to specialise in a particular area such as industrial processes, manufacturing or production planning.

How to earn more as a Mechanical Drafter

To become a mechanical drafter, you will need a degree in mechanical engineering or cad design. Alternatively, you could go through a degree apprenticeship. To increase your earning potential as a mechanical drafter, you could move into specialised areas such as CAD design or technical illustration. You could also become self-employed or set up your own mechanical drafting business.