SOC 17-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Drafters — Nebraska
Nebraska · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mechanical Drafters in Nebraska is $61,170 per year, 14.5% below the national median of $71,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mechanical Drafters in Nebraska is $61,170 per year, 14.5% below the national median of $71,550. Pay ranges from under $43,150 at the tenth percentile to more than $92,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,930 to $76,730.
Employment stands at 530, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, Nebraska ranks 38th by median wage. Omaha leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $73,790. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 295th of 662 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,150 | −39.7% |
| 25th | $48,930 | −31.6% |
| Median (50th) | $61,170 | −14.5% |
| 75th | $76,730 | +7.2% |
| 90th | $92,160 | +28.8% |
| Mean | $64,230 | −10.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $61,170 goes as far as $67,891 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,891US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,170 a year, 14.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,150 to $92,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 38th of 47 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Omaha, at $73,790.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mechanical Drafters in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $61,170, or $29.41 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $71,550, so pay in Nebraska is 14.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nebraska earns more than $92,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,150 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Omaha, at $73,790 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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