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Mechanical Drafters
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
What a mechanical drafter does
Become a mechanical drafter
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good mechanical drafter
- Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Typical hourly rate is $43 per hour with a typical salary of $87,600 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $34 and $57 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $36,400 and $95,300 per year.
- 58% of individuals in this occupation have been employed in every quarter of the past year.
Part-time
- The typical hourly rate for part-time workers is $44 per hour with a typical salary of $52,200 per year.
Mechanical Drafter job outlook
- There are 1,764 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 206 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.
Multiple Jobs
- 1% of individuals in this occupation worked for more than one employer.
- 12% of individuals in this occupation held a position in another.