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Mechanical Drafters Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$86,750
+15.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$41.71
 
10th Percentile
$50,200
Entry level
90th Percentile
$128,160
Senior level
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Salary Range

Mechanical Drafters in California earn between $50,200 and $128,160, with a mean of $86,750. The national average for this role is $75,088.

$86,750 mean
10th Percentile$50,20090th Percentile$128,160

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$86,750
National Average$75,088
New Mexico$98,460
Colorado$93,270
Washington$87,150
Louisiana$86,680
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.