DOL Median (Washington)
$65,000
vs National
+8.3%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$56,719
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
+8.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in Washington earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 8.3% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $56,719 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| INLINE DESIGN LLC | $70,000 | 2 |
| HCL America INC | $60,000 | 108 |
| RAPP-HYDRA PRO, LLC | $49,338 | 2 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Washington?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Washington is $65,000 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in Washington earns 8.3% more than the national median of $60,000, or $56,719 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.