Mechanical Drafters pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for mechanical drafters is $36.93 an hour ($76,820 a year). About 1,690 people work in this job there.

$36.93Median hourly pay
$61,560–$109,480Middle half of workers, yearly
1,690People in this job in Washington

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($71,550). Washington ranks 8th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for mechanical drafters in Washington

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$25.72$53,500
25% of workers$29.60$61,560
Half of workers (median)$36.93$76,820
75% of workers$52.63$109,480
90% of workers$66.20$137,690

Mechanical Drafters pay in Washington metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue$94,4701,020
Bellingham$73,68080
Mount Vernon-Anacortes$66,02030
Spokane-Spokane Valley$61,060160
Yakima$55,51030

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)

Related jobs in Washington

JobMedian yearly pay
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$93,930
Architectural and Civil Drafters$73,000
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$99,720
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,580
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$125,160
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78,430
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$62,720
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$79,410

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.