Mechanical Drafters salary in Albuquerque, NM
SOC 17-3013 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$94,140
per year in Albuquerque, NM
Middle half
$89,940–$128,400
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
50
in Albuquerque, NM
Concentration
0.50×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Albuquerque, NM
$94,140
published median
United States
$71,550
31.6% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
5th
180 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: New Mexico ($89,940). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $94,140 median has purchasing power comparable to about $98,528 nationally. Albuquerque, NM's BEA regional price parity is 95.5 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Albuquerque, NM.
$70,220$134,700
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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