DOL Median (California)
$60,000
vs National
0%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,321
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
0% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in California earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 0% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,321 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL STEEL & SHIPBUILDING COMPANY | $76,253 | 1 |
| SAWTRON INC. | $64,002 | 2 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | $62,500 | 51 |
| LIQUIDYN, INC. | $62,400 | 6 |
| HCL America INC | $60,000 | 108 |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | $60,000 | 10 |
| SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD | $60,000 | 28 |
| Gunnebo Entrance Control Inc. | $60,000 | 2 |
| CPM Ltd, Inc. | $57,928 | 1 |
| AYOOB & PEERY PLUMBING | $45,947 | 1 |
| Adaptive, Inc. | $38,938 | 1 |
| ROYAL KITCHEN AND FLOORING, INC. | $36,858 | 1 |
| ASCEND AERO INC. | N/A | 1 |
| COLUSSI AWS INC | N/A | 1 |
| Sivax North America, Inc. | N/A | 2 |
| WATERJET NATURAL CUTTING, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| DENTTIO INC | N/A | 1 |
| WEMS INC | N/A | 1 |
| ARTISAN GLASS AND DESIGN, INC | N/A | 1 |
| ICM Installations, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in California?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in California is $60,000 based on 48 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in California earns 0% more than the national median of $60,000, or $43,321 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.