Mechanical Drafters Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$68,510
↑ 39.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Mechanical Drafters — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Mechanical Drafters — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 39.2% since 2011 ($49,200 → $68,510)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $68,510
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -5%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,510 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | $64,060 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $61,310 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $60,200 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | $58,270 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | $57,060 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $55,920 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | $55,130 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | $54,480 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | $53,520 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | $52,200 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | $51,520 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | $50,360 | +2.4% |
| 2011 | $49,200 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.