Mechanical Drafters pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for mechanical drafters is $40.42 an hour ($84,070 a year). About 1,180 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($71,550). It is 10% higher than the New York median ($76,490).
Pay range for mechanical drafters in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.53 | $61,420 |
| 25% of workers | $35.49 | $73,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.42 | $84,070 |
| 75% of workers | $47.45 | $98,690 |
| 90% of workers | $59.85 | $124,490 |
Mechanical Drafters pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $84,070 | 1,180 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $76,490 | 90 |
| Syracuse | $75,510 | 130 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $72,500 | 160 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $71,920 | 200 |
| Rochester | $69,750 | 220 |
| Utica-Rome | $62,910 | 40 |
| Glens Falls | $60,130 | 40 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical drafters
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -6% over ten years, declining · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)
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