The median pay for a mechanical drafters in Montana is $57,590/year ($27.69/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Montana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Mechanical Drafters salary percentiles in Montana: 10th percentile $49,350, 25th percentile $54,160, median $57,590, 75th percentile $63,940, 90th percentile $73,390. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level mechanical drafters (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $24K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $57,590 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,350, and experienced mechanical drafters can clear $73,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $58K enough to live in Montana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,835/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,129/month, which eats 29.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a mechanical drafters salary go in Montana?▼
Montana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median mechanical drafters salary is worth about $59,371 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do mechanical drafters get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
