DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$50,000
vs National
-16.7%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,301
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-16.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in Pennsylvania earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 16.7% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,301 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dentsply Sirona Inc. | $80,000 | 1 |
| HCL America INC | $60,000 | 108 |
| SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LTD | $60,000 | 28 |
| Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) USA, Inc. | $50,000 | 1 |
| GENESIS ARCHITECTURAL LLC | N/A | 1 |
| JENNISON QUALITY COMPONENTS, INC. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Pennsylvania?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Pennsylvania is $50,000 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in Pennsylvania earns 16.7% less than the national median of $60,000, or $52,301 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.