Mechanical Drafter salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A mechanical drafter earns a median of $71,550 a year ($34.40 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $75,060. About 39,960 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $71,550
- Gross pay
- $2,751.92
- Federal income tax
- −$265.81
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$170.62
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$39.90
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,275.59
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $71,550
- Federal
- $6,911
- FICA
- $5,474
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $59,165
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Architectural and Civil Drafter: $66,150
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician: $66,120
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician: $64,950
BLS occupation: Mechanical Drafters. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 17-3013). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical drafter make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $34.40; the average is $36.09.
What is the salary range for a mechanical drafter?
The bottom 10% earn under $48,360 and the top 10% earn over $106,580 a year.
How much is $71,550 after taxes?
About $59,165 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $55,737 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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