How much does a mechanical drafter make in New York?
$76,490a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters in New York. That is $36.77 an hour or $6,374 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.77
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,990Median: $76,490Highest 10%: $109,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $62,640 | $30.12 | |
| Median | $76,490 | $36.77 | |
| 75th | $92,610 | $44.52 | |
| 90th | $109,500 | $52.66 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $84,070 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $76,490 |
| Syracuse, NY | $75,510 |
| Albany, NY | $72,500 |
| Buffalo, NY | $71,920 |
| Rochester, NY | $69,750 |
| Utica, NY | $62,910 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $60,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical drafters.
| 7. North Dakota | $77,570 |
| 8. Washington | $76,820 |
| 9. Maryland | $76,740 |
| 10. New York | $76,490 |
| 11. Maine | $76,360 |
| 12. Nevada | $75,830 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $75,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical drafter make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $36.77 ($76,490 a year).
Do mechanical drafters make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $76,490 against $71,550 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New York rank for mechanical drafter pay?
New York ranks 10 of 47 states.
Which city in New York pays mechanical drafters the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $84,070 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.