Mechanical Drafters Salary in Tennessee

Mechanical drafters in Tennessee earn the most in Knoxville (average $69,730 a year) and the least in Clarksville ($64,840), across the 5 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical drafters average at $68,100 and the median at $63,390 for 740 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,060.

Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Tennessee

Knoxville$69,730
Chattanooga$69,470
Nashville$68,020
Memphis$65,930
Clarksville$64,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Knoxville	$69,730	$64,730	$49,920	$57,885	93
Chattanooga	$69,470	$64,510	$51,930	$57,702	91
Nashville	$68,020	$62,420	$53,130	$56,682	96
Memphis	$65,930	$61,330	$50,540	$55,155	92
Clarksville	$64,840	$63,400	$60,160	$54,279	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mechanical Drafters salary in other states

Mechanical Drafters salary by city and state

More about pay in Tennessee

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.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.