Mechanical Drafters Salary in California

Median Salary
$82,510
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.67
per hour
Employment
3,640
in California
vs. National Avg
+15.3%
National: $71,550

📊 Compared to the national median of $71,550, California pays 15.3% MORE for Mechanical Drafters positions.

Purchasing Power
$74,535
cost-adjusted value
Cost of Living
110.7
11% above national avg
Rent/Income
33%
Stretched

Salary Distribution in California

10th
$50,200
25th
$65,900
Median
$82,510
75th
$102,860
90th
$128,160
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).