DOL Median (New York)
$52,000
vs National
-13.3%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$41,567
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 New York 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 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $41,567 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New York
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | $62,500 | 51 |
| HCL America INC | $60,000 | 108 |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | $60,000 | 10 |
| GURUS IT SERVICES LLC | $60,000 | 2 |
| PAR PLUMBING CO., INC. | $55,016 | 1 |
| GAMECHANGE RACKING,LLC | $55,000 | 1 |
| TEC5USA, INC | $55,000 | 2 |
| THOMAS VINCENT POLISE | $55,000 | 1 |
| Quality Control Laboratories LLC | $53,200 | 3 |
| JC ENTERPRISES DISPLAY FIXTURE CO., INC. | $52,000 | 3 |
| DORSEY METROLOGY INTERNATIONAL | $48,000 | 3 |
| BLR3 INC. | $46,250 | 2 |
| BRIDGE METAL INDUSTRIES LLC | $44,751 | 2 |
| CHIEF FIRE PREVENTION & MECHANICAL CORP | $42,640 | 6 |
| Demar Plumbing Corporation | $41,371 | 1 |
| Twin Peaks Inc | $35,422 | 1 |
| THE SWEATSHOP COLLECTIVE LLC | $33,280 | 1 |
| FLAIR DISPLAY INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in New York?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in New York is $52,000 based on 26 DOL filings.
Is New York a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in New York earns 13.3% less than the national median of $60,000, or $41,567 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.