Mechanical Drafters Salary in California
Ranked #4 of 47 · CA
15.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $86,750 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $82,510
Employment 3,640
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,200P25 $65,900 Median $82,510P75 $102,860P90 $128,160
About 80% of mechanical drafterss in California earn between $50,200 and $128,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mechanical drafters salary in California is $86,750, about 15.6% above the U.S. average ($75,060). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $98,310 | $98,950 | 390 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $97,450 | $101,310 | 240 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $83,550 | $90,030 | 370 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $80,780 | $86,410 | 1,480 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $79,180 | $82,960 | 30 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $78,990 | $81,300 | 90 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $77,790 | $81,410 | 180 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $76,520 | $80,990 | 40 |