Mechanical Drafters Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$80,430
National Median
$68,510
Employment
3,360
Entry Level (10th)
$52,070
Top Earners (90th)
$125,990
How California Compares
California pays $11,920 more than the national median for mechanical drafterss.
There are 0.186 mechanical drafters jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.72).
Other States for Mechanical Drafters
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $85,220 | 120 |
| Colorado | $85,050 | 480 |
| Vermont | $81,840 | 60 |
| Arizona | $80,270 | 720 |
| Nevada | $79,710 | 240 |
| Oregon | $79,660 | 470 |
| New Jersey | $79,190 | 780 |
| Maryland | $77,300 | 390 |
| Texas | $76,740 | 3,460 |
| Rhode Island | $76,390 | 90 |
| Louisiana | $75,230 | 370 |
| Washington | $75,190 | 1,600 |
| Michigan | $74,390 | 1,720 |
| Kansas | $73,800 | 460 |
| Minnesota | $73,140 | 1,450 |
| Illinois | $72,530 | 710 |
| Massachusetts | $71,610 | 840 |
| New York | $69,440 | 2,030 |
| Utah | $68,520 | 610 |
| Connecticut | $67,420 | 470 |