How much does a mechanical drafter make in Massachusetts?
$75,490a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters in Massachusetts. That is $36.29 an hour or $6,291 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.29
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,660Median: $75,490Highest 10%: $108,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,660 | $25.32 | |
| 25th | $61,990 | $29.80 | |
| Median | $75,490 | $36.29 | |
| 75th | $96,570 | $46.43 | |
| 90th | $108,000 | $51.93 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $78,210 |
| Providence, RI | $69,990 |
| Springfield, MA | $67,470 |
| Worcester, MA | $66,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical drafters.
| 10. New York | $76,490 |
| 11. Maine | $76,360 |
| 12. Nevada | $75,830 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $75,490 |
| 14. Oregon | $74,000 |
| 15. Minnesota | $73,090 |
| 16. Vermont | $73,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical drafter make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $36.29 ($75,490 a year).
Do mechanical drafters make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $75,490 against $71,550 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for mechanical drafter pay?
Massachusetts ranks 13 of 47 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays mechanical drafters the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $78,210 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.