Mechanical Drafters
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Mechanical Drafters *
U S |
$24.16 | $30.61 | $38.91 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$25.73 | $31.92 | $40.32 |
Central Minnesota |
$25.31 | $31.06 | $37.54 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$24.52 | $31.36 | $36.87 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$22.33 | $25.30 | $30.72 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$25.51 | $30.57 | $38.09 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.98 | $29.80 | $35.16 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$25.94 | $33.52 | $43.69 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,690 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Mechanical Drafters most often work?
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- Administrative and Support Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 1,385 new Mechanical Drafters to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 53,600 | 51,000 | -2,500 | -4.7% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,583 | 1,510 | -73 | -4.6% |
| Central Minnesota | 176 | 175 | -1 | -0.6% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 53 | 50 | -3 | -5.7% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 109 | 106 | -3 | -2.8% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 87 | 83 | -4 | -4.6% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 58 | 58 | 0 | 0% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,067 | 1,014 | -53 | -5% |
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