Mechanical Drafters Salary in Connecticut
Mechanical Drafters in Connecticut earn a median of $68,830 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($71,550)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,530; the top 10% earn over $103,380. Nationally the range is $48,360 to $106,580.
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- Aerospace Engineers$129,500 median in Connecticut
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- Mechanical Engineers$105,090 median in Connecticut
- Automotive Engineers$105,090 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- Mechatronics Engineers$124,110 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
- Materials Engineers$122,300 median in Connecticut
Mechanical Drafters pay in Connecticut
How much do mechanical drafters make in Connecticut?
The median is $68,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,530 and the top 10% earn over $103,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for mechanical drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 47 (−4% vs. the national median of $71,550). Living costs are not included.