How much does a mechanical drafter make in Portland?
$80,510a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $38.71 an hour or $6,709 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.71
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 180
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,740Median: $80,510Highest 10%: $126,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,740 | $25.84 | |
| 25th | $61,090 | $29.37 | |
| Median | $80,510 | $38.71 | |
| 75th | $100,900 | $48.52 | |
| 90th | $126,700 | $60.91 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $138,700 |
| Chemical Engineer | $131,700 |
| Industrial Engineer | $129,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $128,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,100 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $127,100 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,100 |
| Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical drafter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $38.71 ($80,510 a year).
Do mechanical drafters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $80,510 against $71,550 nationally, 13% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $74,000, so Portland pays 9% more.
Where does Portland rank for mechanical drafter pay?
20 of 180 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical drafter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,700 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.