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How much does a mechanical drafter make in Idaho?

$59,050a year

Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters in Idaho. That is $28.39 an hour or $4,921 a month.

Hourly
$28.39
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among states
42 of 47
Jobs in the state
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,190Median: $59,050Highest 10%: $104,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,190$22.21
25th$48,900$23.51
Median$59,050$28.39
75th$86,420$41.55
90th$104,100$50.05

Cities in Idaho

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Idaho Falls, ID$86,420
Boise City, ID$56,860
Salaries for every job in Idaho

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for mechanical drafters.

39. Wyoming$61,070
40. Mississippi$60,460
41. Arkansas$59,960
42. Idaho$59,050
43. North Carolina$59,050
44. Delaware$57,110
45. New Hampshire$55,390
Mechanical Drafter salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in Idaho is $28.39 ($59,050 a year).

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

No: $59,050 against $71,550 nationally, 17% less.

Where does Idaho rank for mechanical drafter pay?

Idaho ranks 42 of 47 states.

Which city in Idaho pays mechanical drafters the most?

Idaho Falls, ID, with a median of $86,420 a year.

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.