DOL Median (Michigan)
$61,752
vs National
+2.9%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,159
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,752
+2.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in Michigan earns $61,752 in nominal terms, which is 2.9% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,159 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Durr Systems, Inc. | $86,320 | 2 |
| GRW Technologies, Inc. | $86,000 | 1 |
| Gentherm Incorporated | $80,000 | 1 |
| Tata Technologies Inc. | $78,062 | 1 |
| MASS2MEDIA LLC | $65,000 | 2 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | $62,500 | 51 |
| Populus Group LLC | $62,400 | 3 |
| Acro Service Corporation | $60,972 | 5 |
| HCL America INC | $60,000 | 108 |
| Arbor Gage Tooling | $59,280 | 1 |
| SOFTSENSE SOLUTIONS LLC | $54,205 | 2 |
| HAMILTON ENGINEERING, INC. | $53,040 | 1 |
| Kinectra LLC | $50,000 | 4 |
| GREAT LAKES CONSULTING GROUP LLC | $45,365 | 1 |
| Peloton Group, LLC | $41,600 | 2 |
| US FABRICATION & DESIGN, LLC. | N/A | 1 |
| DATONG DESIGNS & ENGINEERING CORP. | N/A | 1 |
| Tenneco Automotive Operating Company LLC | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Mechanical Drafters
FAIRFIELD, NE · $109,000Southfield, MI · $86,320Charleston, SC · $85,970Northville, MI · $80,000York, PA · $80,000Top-Paying Roles in Michigan
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Michigan?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Michigan is $61,752 based on 30 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in Michigan earns 2.9% more than the national median of $60,000, or $68,159 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.