Mechanical Drafters pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for mechanical drafters is $30.45 an hour ($63,330 a year). About 630 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($71,550). Iowa ranks 35th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical drafters in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.48 | $46,760 |
| 25% of workers | $26.07 | $54,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.45 | $63,330 |
| 75% of workers | $38.41 | $79,900 |
| 90% of workers | $45.85 | $95,370 |
Mechanical Drafters pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $80,550 | 50 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $75,510 | 160 |
| Dubuque | $57,440 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids | $57,430 | 50 |
| Sioux City | $53,630 | 40 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical drafters
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -6% over ten years, declining · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)
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