DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 455 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 39,900 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Mechanical Drafters
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADEF COMPANY | $80,579 | 6 | +17.6% |
| 2 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited | $62,500 | 51 | -8.8% |
| 3 | LIQUIDYN, INC. | $62,400 | 6 | -8.9% |
| 4 | Acro Service Corporation | $60,972 | 5 | -11% |
| 5 | Geometric Americas, Inc. | $60,000 | 23 | -12.4% |
| 6 | HCL America INC | $60,000 | 108 | -12.4% |
| 7 | Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | $60,000 | 10 | -12.4% |
| 8 | SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD | $60,000 | 28 | -12.4% |
| 9 | FRANKLIN PRODUCTS, INC. | $58,594 | 5 | -14.5% |
| 10 | CHIEF FIRE PREVENTION & MECHANICAL CORP | $42,640 | 6 | -37.8% |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livonia, MI | $60,840 | +1.4% | 10 | 4 |
| Houston, TX | $60,400 | +0.7% | 16 | 10 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $60,000 | 0% | 12 | 3 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $80,000 | +32% | 1 |
| South Carolina | $72,985 | +9.8% | 2 |
| Washington | $65,000 | -13.6% | 4 |
| Virginia | $63,700 | -1.7% | 2 |
| Delaware | $62,608 | -1.5% | 1 |
| Michigan | $61,752 | -17% | 30 |
| Arizona | $61,227 | -23.7% | 3 |
| Ohio | $60,700 | -8.4% | 11 |
| Indiana | $60,050 | -3.5% | 10 |
| Wisconsin | $60,000 | -3.2% | 7 |
| New Hampshire | $60,000 | +6.3% | 1 |
| Illinois | $60,000 | -17.3% | 20 |
| Texas | $60,000 | -21.8% | 37 |
| California | $60,000 | -25.4% | 48 |
| Florida | $59,500 | -4.6% | 12 |
| Connecticut | $58,594 | -13.1% | 9 |
| New Jersey | $58,382 | -26.3% | 6 |
| Massachusetts | $55,650 | -22.3% | 13 |
| Maryland | $55,000 | -28.9% | 4 |
| Georgia | $55,000 | -15.5% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $53,312 | +1.3% | 6 |
| Tennessee | $52,312 | -18.5% | 5 |
| Colorado | $52,000 | -38.9% | 5 |
| New York | $52,000 | -25.1% | 26 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,000 | -24.4% | 7 |
| Kentucky | $48,627 | -25.3% | 2 |
| Minnesota | $47,870 | -34.6% | 4 |
| Louisiana | $47,819 | -36.4% | 1 |
| Wyoming | $42,640 | -19% | 1 |
| Alabama | $42,453 | -14.4% | 4 |
| Iowa | $42,120 | -35.4% | 1 |
| Idaho | $37,440 | -41.4% | 2 |
| North Carolina | $35,152 | -43.3% | 3 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Mechanical Drafters positions, 26% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 50% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| HCL America INC | Not specified | $60,000 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | Not specified | $62,500 |
| SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD | Not specified | $60,000 |
| Geometric Americas, Inc. | Not specified | $60,000 |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | Not specified | $60,000 |
| ADEF COMPANY | High School | $80,579 |
| LIQUIDYN, INC. | Not specified | $62,400 |
| CHIEF FIRE PREVENTION & MECHANICAL CORP | Not specified | $42,640 |
| Acro Service Corporation | Not specified | $60,972 |
| FRANKLIN PRODUCTS, INC. | Not specified | $58,594 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Mechanical Drafters is Professional and Technical Services at $57,922. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Manufacturing at $55,179.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 455 DOL filings, the median salary for a Mechanical Drafters is $60,000, ranging from $51,000 to $62,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $107,600 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Livonia, MI offers the highest median at $60,840.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Mechanical Drafters positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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