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Mechanical Drafters Salary in North Dakota

Mechanical Drafters in North Dakota earn a median of $77,570 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$77,570
vs. U.S. median
+8% ($71,550)
Rank among states
7 of 47
Jobs in the state
100

Pay range in North Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,380; the top 10% earn over $121,580. Nationally the range is $48,360 to $106,580.

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Mechanical Drafters pay in North Dakota

How much do mechanical drafters make in North Dakota?

The median is $77,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $56,380 and the top 10% earn over $121,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is North Dakota a good state for mechanical drafters?

On pay alone it ranks 7 of 47 (+8% vs. the national median of $71,550). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses