The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of residential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare drafters salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,010 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,990 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $49,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $74,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of residential building construction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) drafters is $74,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $49,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $31,010.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Residential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $49,940 | 1.24% | 13.08% |
| 2016 | $49,320 | 2.88% | - |
| 2015 | $47,900 | 1.23% | - |
| 2014 | $47,310 | 3.53% | - |
| 2013 | $45,640 | 4.89% | - |
| 2012 | $43,410 | - | - |
The average salaries of drafters in 21 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of drafters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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