DOL Median (Virginia)
$63,700
vs National
+6.2%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,257
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,700
+6.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in Virginia earns $63,700 in nominal terms, which is 6.2% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,257 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| S.A. HALAC IRONWORKS, INC. | $72,800 | 1 |
| s.a halac iron works, inc. | $54,600 | 1 |
| Jefferson Science Associates, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Virginia?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Virginia is $63,700 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in Virginia earns 6.2% more than the national median of $60,000, or $63,257 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.