Mechanical Drafters Salary in Mississippi
Mechanical Drafters in Mississippi earn a median of $60,460 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($71,550)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,520; the top 10% earn over $105,120. Nationally the range is $48,360 to $106,580.
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- Aerospace Engineers$109,200 median in Mississippi
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- Automotive Engineers$98,000 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Mechatronics Engineers$111,030 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Materials Engineers$78,700 median in Mississippi
Mechanical Drafters pay in Mississippi
How much do mechanical drafters make in Mississippi?
The median is $60,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,520 and the top 10% earn over $105,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for mechanical drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 47 (−15% vs. the national median of $71,550). Living costs are not included.