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Mechanical Drafters Salary in Richmond, VA

The median annual wage for Mechanical Drafters in Richmond, VA is $71,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,870.

Pay spans roughly $49,670 at the 10th percentile to $89,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $34.17 per hour. An estimated 70 people work as mechanical drafters in Richmond, VA.

Median (annual)	$71,070
Mean (annual)	$69,870
Median (hourly)	$34.17
10th percentile	$49,670
90th percentile	$89,760
Employment	70

Updated 2026-07-23.

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Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.