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Drafter Mechanical Salary
in Virginia, United States

$60,280 (USD)

Average Salary

$29/hr

Average Hourly

$1,362

Average Bonus

Last updated: February 23, 2019

Salary Recap

The average pay for a Drafter Mechanical is $60,280 a year and $29 an hour in Virginia, United States. The average salary range for a Drafter Mechanical is between $43,662 and $74,079. On average, an Associate Degree is the highest level of education for a Drafter Mechanical. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Virginia, United States.

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Job Summary

Description:
  • Drafts detailed drawings of a wide variety of machinery and mechanical devices, indicating dimensions and tolerances, fasteners and joining requirements, and other engineering data.
  • Calculates and lays out dimensions angles, curvature, materials to be used, relationship of one part to another, and relationship of various parts, utilizing knowledge of engineering practices, mathematics, materials, technology, and related physical sciences.
Drafter Mechanical Job Prevalence in Virginia, United States

Job family: Mechanical Drafters

Job family population: 58,190

Estimated population of Drafter Mechanical jobs: 2,538

Rate of error: 1.7%

Salary Potential

Estimated salary in 2024:
$69,881
5 Year Change:
16 %

Education

Skills

Drafter Mechanical Job Listings for Virginia, United States

Mechanical Designer/Drafter
Feb 2
Newport News, VA, USA
Apollo Professional Solutions
Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments. Leveling Factors: Knowledge Considerable Full knowledge of the job
Mechanical Designer
Dec 5
Newport News, VA, USA
CTR Corporation
Associates Degree or equivalent in engineering drafting and design * 5+ years of related experience working with mechanical design techniques. * Must be proficient with CAD systems * Experience with ...
Mechanical Designer
Dec 6
Newport News, VA, USA
ReNuke Services
... drafting assignments. • Understanding of welding, hydraulics, and electrical interfaces as they apply to mechanical components • Capable of interfacing with Engineering to understand design ...
Mechanical Designer
Feb 20
Newport News, VA, USA
CTR Group
Requirements: Associates Degree or equivalent in engineering drafting and design 5+ years of related experience working with mechanical design techniques. Must be proficient with CAD systems ...
Mechanical Piping BIM Manager - Leesburg, VA
Feb 2
Leesburg, VA, USA
Bim Engineering US LLC
... drafting and detailing Skillset Required:- · 3 or more years of work experience in the production of mechanical engineering contract documents utilizing Revit for commercial or industrial projects ...
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Salaries By Location

Drafter Mechanical
Knoxville, TN$54k Norfolk, VA$57k Los Angeles, CA$66k Portland, OR$63k Arlington, VA$67k Charleston, SC$56k Atlanta, GA$58k

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