DOL Median (Kentucky)
$48,627
vs National
-19%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,343
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,627
-19% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in Kentucky earns $48,627 in nominal terms, which is 19% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,343 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | $60,000 | 10 |
| Denham-Blythe Company, Inc. | $37,253 | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Kentucky?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Kentucky is $48,627 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in Kentucky earns 19% less than the national median of $60,000, or $52,343 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.