Mechanical Drafters Salary in Iowa
Ranked #36 of 47 · IA
11% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $66,820 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $63,330
Employment 630
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,760P25 $54,230 Median $63,330P75 $79,900P90 $95,370
About 80% of mechanical drafterss in Iowa earn between $46,760 and $95,370. 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 Iowa is $66,820, about 11% below the U.S. average ($75,060). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $80,550 | $78,940 | 50 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $75,510 | $75,100 | 160 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $65,460 | $64,710 | 100 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $64,050 | $64,090 | 30 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $63,330 | $62,670 | 60 |
| Dubuque, IA | $57,440 | $58,550 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $57,430 | $62,120 | 50 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $57,420 | $59,760 | 50 |