Mechanical Drafters Salary in Arkansas
Mechanical Drafters in Arkansas earn a median of $59,960 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,960
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($71,550)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,850; the top 10% earn over $81,010. Nationally the range is $48,360 to $106,580.
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- Automotive Engineers$80,180 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Mechatronics Engineers$76,940 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
- Materials Engineers$103,900 median in Arkansas
- Wind Energy Engineers$76,940 median in Arkansas (broader BLS group)
Mechanical Drafters pay in Arkansas
How much do mechanical drafters make in Arkansas?
The median is $59,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,850 and the top 10% earn over $81,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for mechanical drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 47 (−16% vs. the national median of $71,550). Living costs are not included.