How much does a mechanical drafter make in Rhode Island?
$69,290a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters in Rhode Island. That is $33.31 an hour or $5,774 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.31
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,070Median: $69,290Highest 10%: $96,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,070 | $20.23 | |
| 25th | $59,460 | $28.59 | |
| Median | $69,290 | $33.31 | |
| 75th | $80,780 | $38.84 | |
| 90th | $96,830 | $46.55 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $69,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical drafters.
| 18. Ohio | $70,580 |
| 19. Utah | $70,000 |
| 20. Virginia | $69,630 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $69,290 |
| 22. Kentucky | $68,880 |
| 23. Connecticut | $68,830 |
| 24. Florida | $68,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical drafter make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $33.31 ($69,290 a year).
Do mechanical drafters make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $69,290 against $71,550 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for mechanical drafter pay?
Rhode Island ranks 21 of 47 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays mechanical drafters the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $69,990 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.