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Mechanical Drafters Hourly Wage in Massachusetts (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Massachusetts is $36.29/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • Massachusetts hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$25.32
/hour
Median (P50)
$36.29
/hour
Senior (P90)
$51.93
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$75,490
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Massachusetts vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$25.32
National: $23.3
+8.7%
Median (P50)
$36.29
National: $33.03
+9.9%
Senior (P90)
$51.93
National: $49.73
+4.4%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $25.32 $1013 $4388 $52,660
Q1 (P25) $29.8 $1192 $5166 $61,990
Median (P50) $36.29 $1452 $6291 $75,490
Q3 (P75) $46.43 $1857 $8048 $96,570
Senior (P90) $51.93 $2077 $9002 $108,020

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Mechanical Drafters

#1
$43.24
$43.24/hr
+30.9%
#2
$41.0
$41.0/hr
+24.1%
#3
$40.09
$40.09/hr
+21.4%
#4
$39.67
$39.67/hr
+20.1%
#5
$38.16
$38.16/hr
+15.5%
#6
$37.37
$37.37/hr
+13.1%
#7
$37.29
$37.29/hr
+12.9%
#8
$36.93
$36.93/hr
+11.8%
#9
$36.89
$36.89/hr
+11.7%
#10
$36.77
$36.77/hr
+11.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Massachusetts?

The median hourly wage for Mechanical Drafters in Massachusetts is $36.29/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $75,490.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Massachusetts Mechanical Drafters hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Mechanical Drafters in Massachusetts is $36.29/hr compared to the national average of $33.03/hr — higher by $3.26/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Mechanical Drafters in Massachusetts?

Entry-level Mechanical Drafters professionals in Massachusetts earn approximately $25.32/hour (10th percentile), which equals $52,660.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $51.93/hour.

How much does a senior Mechanical Drafters make per hour in Massachusetts?

Senior-level Mechanical Drafters professionals in Massachusetts (90th percentile) earn approximately $51.93/hour, or $108,020.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Mechanical Drafters (SOC 173013) in Massachusetts.

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