Mechanical Drafters pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,460 or more. The middle half of mechanical drafters in Providence earn between $59,440 and $86,130.
- $46K10th
- $59K25th
- $70KMedian
- $86K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,450 | $6,038 | $34.83 |
| Median | $69,990 | $5,832 | $33.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,440 | $4,953 | $28.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,130 | $7,178 | $41.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Mechanical Drafters pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Mechanical drafters in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($70,850) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($75,060). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $71,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $72,450 | $69,990 | $46,080 | $101,460 | 160 |
| Rhode Island | $70,850 | $69,290 | $42,070 | $96,830 | 100 |
| United States | $75,060 | $71,550 | $48,360 | $106,580 | 39,960 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Mechanical Drafters salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $72,450, a single filer in Providence takes home about $57,699 a year, or $4,808 a month and $2,219 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $57,699 | $4,808 |
| Working in MA | $56,496 | $4,708 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for mechanical drafters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $72,450 buys what about $71,188 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Mechanical Drafters salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$65,060
- Worcester, MA$69,350
- Boston, MA$81,460
- Hartford, CT$79,040
- Springfield, MA$69,000
- New Haven, CT$73,540
Highest-paying cities for mechanical drafters
Boulder, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,830).
- Boulder, CO$109,830
- Albuquerque, NM$104,030
- San Jose, CA$101,310
- San Francisco, CA$98,950
- Seattle, WA$98,470
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Mechanical Drafters salary in Providence: questions
How much do mechanical drafters make an hour in Providence?
$34.83 an hour on average, and $33.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level mechanical drafters salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the mechanical drafters take-home pay in Providence?
About $57,699 a year ($4,808 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,450. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do mechanical drafters earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,060).
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; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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