The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical drafters salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $47,270 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,770 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $67,040 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $86,040 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $113,590 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical drafters in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) mechanical drafters is $113,590. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $67,040. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $47,270.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $67,040 | 8.50% | -9.92% |
| 2016 | $61,340 | 1.65% | - |
| 2015 | $60,330 | -8.40% | - |
| 2014 | $65,400 | -12.68% | - |
| 2013 | $73,690 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical drafters in four industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical drafters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
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