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How much does a mechanical drafter make in St. Cloud?

$64,000a year

Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters in the St. Cloud, MN metro area. That is $30.77 an hour or $5,333 a month.

Hourly
$30.77
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
112 of 180
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,290Median: $64,000Highest 10%: $90,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,290$24.18
25th$63,240$30.40
Median$64,000$30.77
75th$74,300$35.72
90th$90,440$43.48

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters.

Minneapolis, MN$75,770
Mankato, MN$67,250
Duluth, MN$61,270
Mechanical Drafter salary in Minnesota Mechanical Drafter salary in all states

Related jobs in St. Cloud

Same field, median yearly pay.

Civil Engineer$96,120
Mechanical Engineer$90,670
Industrial Engineer$88,340
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$79,370
Architectural and Civil Drafter$64,130
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$61,790
Salaries for every job in St. Cloud, MN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical drafter make an hour in St. Cloud?

The median hourly pay in the St. Cloud, MN metro area is $30.77 ($64,000 a year).

Do mechanical drafters make more in St. Cloud than the national average?

No: $64,000 against $71,550 nationally, 11% less.

How does St. Cloud compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $73,090, so St. Cloud pays 12% less.

Where does St. Cloud rank for mechanical drafter pay?

112 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a mechanical drafter make starting out in St. Cloud?

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,440 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.