South Dakota

Mechanical Drafters Salary in South Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$56,030
-25.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$26.94
 
10th Percentile
$41,760
Entry level
90th Percentile
$68,620
Senior level
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Salary Range

Mechanical Drafters in South Dakota earn between $41,760 and $68,620, with a mean of $56,030. The national average for this role is $75,088.

$56,030 mean
10th Percentile$41,76090th Percentile$68,620

How South Dakota Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Dakota$56,030
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. South Dakota. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.