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Mechanical Drafters Salary in New Mexico
Mechanical Drafters in New Mexico earn a median $89,940 a year, 26% above the U.S. median.
- Median in NM
- $89,940 a year
- U.S. median
- $71,550 a year
- Employment
- 90
- Location quotient
- 0.40
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in New Mexico
- Median (50%)
- $89,940 · $43.24 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $98,460 · $47.34 an hour (estimate error ±6.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $52,840 · $25.41 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $85,730 · $41.22 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $128,400 · $61.73 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $131,340 · $63.15 an hour
- Employment
- 90 (estimate error ±11.9%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.10
- Location quotient
- 0.40 (1.00 = national share)
Mechanical Drafters pay by metro area in New Mexico
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $94,140 | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do mechanical drafters make in New Mexico?
- The median wage for mechanical drafters in New Mexico is $89,940 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 90 jobs in the state.
- Where in New Mexico do mechanical drafters earn the most?
- Albuquerque, NM has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $94,140 a year.