Mechanical Drafters Salary in Tennessee - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Tennessee)

$52,312

vs National

-12.8%

National: $60,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$57,931

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$52,312

-12.8% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$60,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Mechanical Drafters in Tennessee earns $52,312 in nominal terms, which is 12.8% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,931 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Tennessee

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Geometric Americas, Inc.	$60,000	23
HCL America INC	$60,000	108
Sauter Timber LLC	$52,312	2
TENSOR SURGICAL, INC.	N/A	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Tennessee?

The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Tennessee is $52,312 based on 5 DOL filings.

Is Tennessee a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?

A Mechanical Drafters in Tennessee earns 12.8% less than the national median of $60,000, or $57,931 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.