The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of residential building construction 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 | $28,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,300 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,980 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,800 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $59,110 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical 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) mechanical drafters is $59,110. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,980. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $28,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Residential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $45,980 | 1.37% | 1.37% |
| 2016 | $45,350 | 4.56% | - |
| 2015 | $43,280 | 2.80% | - |
| 2014 | $42,070 | -7.80% | - |
| 2012 | $45,350 | - | - |
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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