Mechanical Drafters Salary in North Dakota

Mechanical drafters in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $75,940 a year) and the least in Grand Forks ($73,760), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical drafters average at $77,950 and the median at $77,570 for 100 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,060.

Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$75,940
Grand Forks$73,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$75,940	$77,520	$63,660	$62,054	91
Grand Forks	$73,760	$75,160	$62,170	$60,562	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 North Dakota

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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