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Mechanical Drafters average salary by city in California
- San Jose$101,310
- San Francisco$98,950
- San Diego$90,030
- Los Angeles$86,410
- San Luis Obispo$83,240
- Santa Maria$82,960
- Sacramento$81,410
- Oxnard$81,300
- Bakersfield$80,990
- Stockton$80,270
- Riverside$78,250
- Fresno$73,330
- Modesto$73,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $101,310 | $97,450 | $77,320 | $74,772 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $98,950 | $98,310 | $81,210 | $73,331 | 116 |
| San Diego | $90,030 | $83,550 | $68,470 | $67,885 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $86,410 | $80,780 | $65,570 | $65,675 | 114 |
| San Luis Obispo | $83,240 | $75,560 | $66,340 | $63,740 | 109 |
| Santa Maria | $82,960 | $79,180 | $64,060 | $63,569 | 109 |
| Sacramento | $81,410 | $77,790 | $63,050 | $62,623 | 107 |
| Oxnard | $81,300 | $78,990 | $62,210 | $62,556 | 111 |
| Bakersfield | $80,990 | $76,520 | $61,970 | $62,366 | 101 |
| Stockton | $80,270 | $76,170 | $62,500 | $61,927 | 105 |
| Riverside | $78,250 | $75,610 | $61,410 | $60,691 | 106 |
| Fresno | $73,330 | $69,850 | $59,220 | $57,624 | 102 |
| Modesto | $73,330 | $66,060 | $62,060 | $57,624 | 104 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3013.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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