Mechanical Drafters Salary in Indiana

Mechanical drafters in Indiana earn the most in Indianapolis (average $70,850 a year) and the least in Elkhart ($58,620), across the 5 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical drafters average at $65,210 and the median at $62,820 for 1,300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,060.

Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Indiana

Indianapolis$70,850
Columbus$68,110
Fort Wayne$63,960
Evansville$60,210
Elkhart$58,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Indianapolis	$70,850	$69,240	$58,220	$55,166	96
Columbus	$68,110	$61,730	$57,310	$53,558	93
Fort Wayne	$63,960	$64,820	$50,350	$50,682	93
Evansville	$60,210	$57,060	$45,900	$48,042	92
Elkhart	$58,620	$58,880	$47,750	$46,400	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). 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 Indiana

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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