New Jersey

Mechanical Drafters Salary in New Jersey

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$86,540
+15.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$41.61
 
10th Percentile
$55,890
Entry level
90th Percentile
$121,250
Senior level
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Salary Range

Mechanical Drafters in New Jersey earn between $55,890 and $121,250, with a mean of $86,540. The national average for this role is $75,088.

$86,540 mean
10th Percentile$55,89090th Percentile$121,250

How New Jersey Compares

LocationMean Salary
New Jersey$86,540
National Average$75,088
New Mexico$98,460
Colorado$93,270
Washington$87,150
California$86,750
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Data Source

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