Mechanical Drafters Salary in Pennsylvania
Mechanical Drafters in Pennsylvania earn a median of $63,480 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($71,550)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,330
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,700; the top 10% earn over $95,130. Nationally the range is $48,360 to $106,580.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
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- Automotive Engineers$97,920 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Mechatronics Engineers$108,950 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Materials Engineers$98,030 median in Pennsylvania
Mechanical Drafters pay in Pennsylvania
How much do mechanical drafters make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $63,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,700 and the top 10% earn over $95,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for mechanical drafters?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 47 (−11% vs. the national median of $71,550). Living costs are not included.