DOL Median (North Carolina)
$35,152
vs National
-41.4%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,731
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,152
-41.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in North Carolina earns $35,152 in nominal terms, which is 41.4% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $36,731 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HCL America INC | $60,000 | 108 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in North Carolina?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in North Carolina is $35,152 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in North Carolina earns 41.4% less than the national median of $60,000, or $36,731 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.