Mechanical Drafters Salary in Minnesota

Mechanical drafters in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $77,920 a year) and the least in Duluth ($60,450), across the 4 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical drafters average at $73,850 and the median at $73,090 for 1,220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,060.

Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$77,920
St. Cloud$68,380
Mankato$66,160
Duluth$60,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$77,920	$75,770	$65,510	$59,872	105
St. Cloud	$68,380	$64,000	$63,240	$53,809	88
Mankato	$66,160	$67,250	$54,890	$52,364	91
Duluth	$60,450	$61,270	$50,150	$48,164	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave 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

More about pay in Minnesota

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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