Mechanical Drafters Salary in Washington

Mechanical drafters in Washington earn the most in Seattle (average $98,470 a year) and the least in Yakima ($63,270), across the 5 Washington metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical drafters average at $87,150 and the median at $76,820 for 1,690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,060.

Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Washington

Seattle$98,470
Bellingham$77,300
Mount Vernon$68,610
Spokane$63,430
Yakima$63,270

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Seattle	$98,470	$94,470	$67,220	$78,104	111
Bellingham	$77,300	$73,680	$59,040	$63,211	103
Mount Vernon	$68,610	$66,020	$58,450	$57,097	102
Spokane	$63,430	$61,060	$53,510	$53,146	100
Yakima	$63,270	$55,510	$52,000	$53,017	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included. 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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