Mechanical Drafters Salary in Illinois
Mechanical Drafters in Illinois earn a median of $63,320 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($71,550)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,710; the top 10% earn over $94,930. Nationally the range is $48,360 to $106,580.
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- Aerospace Engineers$108,940 median in Illinois
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$68,310 median in Illinois
- Mechanical Engineers$102,680 median in Illinois
- Automotive Engineers$102,680 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Mechatronics Engineers$111,930 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Materials Engineers$126,620 median in Illinois
Mechanical Drafters pay in Illinois
How much do mechanical drafters make in Illinois?
The median is $63,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,710 and the top 10% earn over $94,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for mechanical drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 47 (−12% vs. the national median of $71,550). Living costs are not included.