Mechanical Drafters pay in Pennsylvania
$70,250avg. a year
$33.77 an hour · 2,330 employed
Mechanical Drafters in Pennsylvania earn an average of $70,250 a year. That is $4,810 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $75,060. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $81,100.
$63,480Median pay
$33.77Average hourly
+21%Avg. pay since 2020
#29Of 47 states
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for mechanical drafters by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
1730 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$81,100
$38.99 an hour
280 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$73,540
$35.36 an hour
3140 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$71,550
$34.40 an hour
4540 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$71,310
$34.28 an hour
5140 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$70,000
$33.66 an hour
660 jobs
Reading, PA
$69,870
$33.59 an hour
7120 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$66,810
$32.12 an hour
840 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$62,570
$30.08 an hour
9130 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$61,060
$29.35 an hour
1060 jobs
Erie, PA
$60,910
$29.28 an hour
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Mechanical Drafters pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania mechanical drafters work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $75,060 | $36.09 |
| Pennsylvania | $70,250 | $33.77 |
| New Jersey | $86,540 | $41.61 |
| Maryland | $81,200 | $39.04 |
| New York | $79,250 | $38.10 |
| Ohio | $71,460 | $34.36 |
| West Virginia | $70,340 | $33.82 |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69,080
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,470
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,570
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68,800
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$72,250
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$58,840
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do mechanical drafters make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $70,250 a year, and the median is $63,480. That is $4,810 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $75,060.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$33.77 an hour on average; the median is $30.52.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($81,100), followed by Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA ($73,540). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Erie, PA ($60,910).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #29 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-3013. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national mechanical drafters page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.