Mechanical Drafters in Iowa

Is Iowa a good place for you to work as a Mechanical Drafter?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Mechanical Drafters in Iowa are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Mechanical Drafters in Iowa is growing faster than average.

• Mechanical Drafters in Iowa earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Mechanical Drafter Career?

• Engineering Technologies
• Drafting & Design Engineering Technology
• General Drafting & Design Technology
• CAD/CADD Drafting &/or Design Technology
• Mechanical Drafting & Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

How Many Mechanical Drafters Work in Iowa?

In 2018, there were 900 Mechanical Drafters working in the state.

There were 940 Mechanical Drafters employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 770 Mechanical Drafters working in it, which means Iowa has more Mechanical Drafters than average.

Job Projections for Iowa

Jobs for Mechanical Drafters in this state are growing at a rate of 9.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 5.2%.

Iowa Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 90 annual job openings, and a total of 1,000 jobs for Iowa Mechanical Drafters in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 5,900 annual jobs and 68,200 total jobs in 2026.

What do Mechanical Drafters Make in Iowa?

In 2018 wages for Mechanical Drafters ranged from $34,780 to $78,900 with $51,380 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.72 to $37.93. The median hourly rate was $24.7.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $24.04 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.66.

The median salary in Iowa is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Iowa Metros for Mechanical Drafters

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Mechanical Drafters.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA	240	$53,040
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	170	$62,190
Cedar Rapids, IA	120	$56,100
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	120	$57,230
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA	90	$52,930
Dubuque, IA	60	$44,550
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD	50	$40,270

Top States for Mechanical Drafters Employment

The table below shows the states where most Mechanical Drafters work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Texas	4,830	$58,760
California	4,620	$61,190
Pennsylvania	3,210	$53,000
New York	2,780	$56,470
Illinois	2,770	$55,100
Florida	2,720	$52,010
Michigan	2,530	$56,180
Ohio	2,210	$53,710
Washington	2,060	$79,510
Minnesota	2,030	$58,210
Wisconsin	1,980	$49,940
Massachusetts	1,880	$54,140
Maryland	1,340	$61,170
Indiana	1,280	$49,300
Virginia	1,250	$57,540
Tennessee	1,230	$56,620
North Carolina	1,170	$51,910
Kansas	1,130	$48,870
Oklahoma	1,100	$58,020
Missouri	1,050	$50,810

Below are the states where Mechanical Drafters get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Washington	$79,510
New Mexico	$71,060
New Jersey	$66,280
California	$61,190
Maryland	$61,170
Colorado	$60,710
Connecticut	$60,620
Arizona	$60,060
Louisiana	$59,080
Texas	$58,760

Related Careers in Iowa

You may also be interested in the following careers:

Occupation	Iowa Employment Total
Architectural and Civil Drafters	980
Electrical and Electronics Drafters	150

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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