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How much does a mechanical drafter make in Elkhart?

$58,880a year

Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area. That is $28.31 an hour or $4,907 a month.

Hourly
$28.31
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
161 of 180
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,340Median: $58,880Highest 10%: $83,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,340$14.11
25th$47,750$22.96
Median$58,880$28.31
75th$70,550$33.92
90th$83,520$40.15

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters.

Cincinnati, OH$77,250
Louisville, KY$73,030
Chicago, IL$72,540
Indianapolis, IN$69,240
Fort Wayne, IN$64,820
Mechanical Drafter salary in Indiana Mechanical Drafter salary in all states

Related jobs in Elkhart

Same field, median yearly pay.

Civil Engineer$99,330
Mechanical Engineer$97,950
Industrial Engineer$96,260
Electrical Engineer$85,730
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$79,570
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$63,210
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$60,530
Architectural and Civil Drafter$58,080
Salaries for every job in Elkhart, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical drafter make an hour in Elkhart?

The median hourly pay in the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area is $28.31 ($58,880 a year).

Do mechanical drafters make more in Elkhart than the national average?

No: $58,880 against $71,550 nationally, 18% less.

How does Elkhart compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $62,820, so Elkhart pays 6% less.

Where does Elkhart rank for mechanical drafter pay?

161 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a mechanical drafter make starting out in Elkhart?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,520 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.