DOL Median (New Jersey)
$58,382
vs National
-2.7%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,347
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,382
-2.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in New Jersey earns $58,382 in nominal terms, which is 2.7% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,347 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | $62,500 | 51 |
| HCL America INC | $60,000 | 108 |
| Range Craft Manufacturing Co, Inc | $56,763 | 1 |
| RCM Technologies | $41,995 | 2 |
| SAMNA CONSTRUCTION AND STEEL FABRICATION | N/A | 1 |
| Technology Consultants Inc | N/A | 1 |
| ICOR Associates LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in New Jersey?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in New Jersey is $58,382 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in New Jersey earns 2.7% less than the national median of $60,000, or $51,347 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.