The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of construction of buildings are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical drafters salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,100 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $42,290 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $51,210 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,830 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $81,330 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical drafters in the industry of construction of buildings. 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 $81,330. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,210. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $35,100.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Construction of Buildings from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $51,210 | 7.48% | -2.91% |
| 2016 | $47,380 | 2.30% | - |
| 2015 | $46,290 | 1.71% | - |
| 2014 | $45,500 | -3.16% | - |
| 2013 | $46,940 | -12.27% | - |
| 2012 | $52,700 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical drafters in 15 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical drafters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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