Mechanical Drafters pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,700 or more. The middle half of mechanical drafters in Albuquerque earn between $89,940 and $128,400.
- $70K10th
- $90K25th
- $94KMedian
- $128K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,030 | $8,669 | $50.01 |
| Median | $94,140 | $7,845 | $45.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $89,940 | $7,495 | $43.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $128,400 | $10,700 | $61.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Mechanical Drafters pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Mechanical drafters in Albuquerque earn 6% more than the New Mexico average ($98,460) and 39% more than the U.S. average ($75,060). At the median the gap is +32% against the U.S. median of $71,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $104,030 | $94,140 | $70,220 | $134,700 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $98,460 | $89,940 | $52,840 | $131,340 | 90 |
| United States | $75,060 | $71,550 | $48,360 | $106,580 | 39,960 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Mechanical Drafters salary after taxes in Albuquerque
On the average salary of $104,030, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $78,249 a year, or $6,521 a month and $3,010 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for mechanical drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $104,030 buys what about $108,879 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Mechanical Drafters salary in nearby metro areas
- Amarillo, TX$64,630
- Colorado Springs, CO$92,970
- Denver, CO$94,930
- Midland, TX$88,440
- Phoenix, AZ$72,850
- Boulder, CO$109,830
Highest-paying cities for mechanical drafters
Boulder, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,830).
- Boulder, CO$109,830
- Albuquerque, NM$104,030
- San Jose, CA$101,310
- San Francisco, CA$98,950
- Seattle, WA$98,470
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Mechanical Drafters salary in Albuquerque: questions
How much do mechanical drafters make an hour in Albuquerque?
$50.02 an hour on average, and $45.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level mechanical drafters salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $89,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the mechanical drafters take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $78,249 a year ($6,521 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,030.
Do mechanical drafters earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 39% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,060).
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; area Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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