The average annual wage of the occupations is $69,920 and $34 per hour. 7 vocational programs could be taken for the Mechanical Drafters career. Based on BLS data, a total of 44,850 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Mechanical Drafters is $13,295. The average length of the programs is 1,035 hours and the average completion time is 13.77 months.
The following 7 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Mechanical Drafters.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician | 24 | $18,519 | $3,476 | 1,958 Hours | 17.00 Months |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | 37 | $5,957 | $1,662 | 1,182 Hours | 16.50 Months |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 98 | $24,454 | - | 48 Hours | 13.00 Months |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 357 | $4,528 | $192 | 1,100 Hours | 14.33 Months |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 245 | $29,540 | $1,960 | - | - |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 148 | $27,552 | - | - | - |
| 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician | 8 | $7,930 | $878 | 889 Hours | 8.00 Months |
The following 20 occupations are related to Mechanical Drafters.
The following 527 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Mechanical Drafters. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.