How much does a mechanical drafter make in Wisconsin?
$63,770a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical drafters in Wisconsin. That is $30.66 an hour or $5,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.66
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,010Median: $63,770Highest 10%: $92,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,010 | $23.08 | |
| 25th | $58,390 | $28.07 | |
| Median | $63,770 | $30.66 | |
| 75th | $76,550 | $36.80 | |
| 90th | $92,260 | $44.36 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,770 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $75,240 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $73,440 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $69,150 |
| Racine, WI | $67,750 |
| Madison, WI | $64,990 |
| Appleton, WI | $64,320 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $63,440 |
| Janesville, WI | $63,230 |
| La Crosse, WI | $62,550 |
| Kenosha, WI | $61,800 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,590 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $61,290 |
| Duluth, MN | $61,270 |
| Wausau, WI | $57,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical drafters.
| 27. Missouri | $66,350 |
| 28. Kansas | $65,250 |
| 29. West Virginia | $65,100 |
| 30. Wisconsin | $63,770 |
| 31. South Carolina | $63,740 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $63,480 |
| 33. Oklahoma | $63,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical drafter make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $30.66 ($63,770 a year).
Do mechanical drafters make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $63,770 against $71,550 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for mechanical drafter pay?
Wisconsin ranks 30 of 47 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays mechanical drafters the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $75,770 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.