The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of nonresidential 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 | $35,760 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,390 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,110 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $68,560 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $89,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of nonresidential 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 $89,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,110. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $35,760.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $55,110 | 5.37% | 12.10% |
| 2016 | $52,150 | -0.69% | - |
| 2015 | $52,510 | 4.28% | - |
| 2014 | $50,260 | -1.83% | - |
| 2013 | $51,180 | 5.35% | - |
| 2012 | $48,440 | - | - |
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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