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Mechanical Drafters
Full mechanical drafters overview →U.S. mean $75,060 · median $71,550
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #1 | $98,460 | $89,940 | $47 | +31.2% | $52,840–$131,340 |
| Colorado | #2 | $93,270 | $85,280 | $45 | +24.3% | $57,700–$127,880 |
| Washington | #3 | $87,150 | $76,820 | $42 | +16.1% | $53,500–$137,690 |
| California | #4 | $86,750 | $82,510 | $42 | +15.6% | $50,200–$128,160 |