Mechanical Drafters Salary in Minnesota
Mechanical Drafters in Minnesota earn a median of $73,090 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $73,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($71,550)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,380; the top 10% earn over $100,080. Nationally the range is $48,360 to $106,580.
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- Automotive Engineers$99,140 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
- Mechatronics Engineers$108,850 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
- Materials Engineers$106,220 median in Minnesota
Mechanical Drafters pay in Minnesota
How much do mechanical drafters make in Minnesota?
The median is $73,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,380 and the top 10% earn over $100,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for mechanical drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 47 (+2% vs. the national median of $71,550). Living costs are not included.