Mechanical Drafters Salary in Iowa
Mechanical Drafters in Iowa earn a median of $63,330 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,330
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($71,550)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,760; the top 10% earn over $95,370. Nationally the range is $48,360 to $106,580.
States ranked near Iowa
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- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$74,470 median in Iowa
- Mechanical Engineers$97,700 median in Iowa
- Automotive Engineers$97,700 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Mechatronics Engineers$103,090 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Materials Engineers$64,270 median in Iowa
- Wind Energy Engineers$103,090 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Mechanical Drafters pay in Iowa
How much do mechanical drafters make in Iowa?
The median is $63,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,760 and the top 10% earn over $95,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for mechanical drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 47 (−11% vs. the national median of $71,550). Living costs are not included.