DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$55,650
vs National
-7.3%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$37,986
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,650
-7.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in Massachusetts earns $55,650 in nominal terms, which is 7.3% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $37,986 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kadant Inc. | $68,000 | 1 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | $62,500 | 51 |
| HCL America INC | $60,000 | 108 |
| AHA CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. | $55,000 | 3 |
| Quench USA, Inc. | $54,325 | 2 |
| HVACC, LLC | $48,984 | 1 |
| ATLAS WATERSYSTEMS, INC. | $45,000 | 2 |
| FR FLOW CONTROL US BIDCO INC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Massachusetts?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Massachusetts is $55,650 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in Massachusetts earns 7.3% less than the national median of $60,000, or $37,986 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.