Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Mechanical Drafter Education Associate's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $70,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. Mechanical drafters prepare working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices. General Information Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Mechanical Drafter Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 9 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 9 openings per year are projected for Mechanical Drafter. +14.9% Employment Change Employment for Mechanical Drafter is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.9% between 2025 and 2030. $34.06 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $34.06/hour. Entry level workers are paid $20.28, while experienced workers are paid $46.55. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 87 Mechanical Drafter in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 100. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Mechanical Drafter are Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing, All Other Industries, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Mechanical Drafter include Design, Engineering and Technology, and Mechanical. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Mechanical Drafter is Associate's. 60% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
