DOL Median (Arkansas)
$80,000
vs National
+33.3%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$89,888
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$80,000
+33.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in Arkansas earns $80,000 in nominal terms, which is 33.3% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 89.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $89,888 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arkansas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Electrical Apparatus, Inc. | $71,200 | 2 |
| Stantec Consulting International LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Arkansas?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Arkansas is $80,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Arkansas a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in Arkansas earns 33.3% more than the national median of $60,000, or $89,888 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.