DOL Median (Colorado)
$52,000
vs National
-13.3%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,289
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,000
-13.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in Colorado earns $52,000 in nominal terms, which is 13.3% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 105.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,289 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HCL America INC | $60,000 | 108 |
| FRANKLIN PRODUCTS, INC. | $58,594 | 5 |
| EUROSTAR INDUSTRIES, INC. | $52,500 | 1 |
| BIRDON AMERICA INC | $49,920 | 3 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Colorado?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Colorado is $52,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Colorado a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in Colorado earns 13.3% less than the national median of $60,000, or $49,289 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.