Mechanical Drafters Salary in Michigan

Mechanical drafters in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $79,190 a year) and the least in Muskegon ($60,130), across the 8 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical drafters average at $75,920 and the median at $72,280 for 2,030 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,060.

Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$79,190
Grand Rapids$78,580
Niles$76,150
Ann Arbor$72,720
Kalamazoo$71,950
Jackson$70,370
Lansing$68,870
Muskegon$60,130

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$79,190	$75,050	$58,040	$59,660	100
Grand Rapids	$78,580	$74,490	$63,870	$59,926	96
Niles	$76,150	$82,960	$62,320	$59,412	92
Ann Arbor	$72,720	$67,980	$56,650	$57,144	101
Kalamazoo	$71,950	$72,940	$53,830	$56,635	95
Jackson	$70,370	$68,760	$58,030	$54,945	92
Lansing	$68,870	$65,840	$51,960	$53,969	95
Muskegon	$60,130	$55,290	$43,670	$47,642	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mechanical Drafters salary in other states

Mechanical Drafters salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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