The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of nonresidential 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 | $36,170 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $42,840 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,870 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,460 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $86,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical 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) mechanical drafters is $86,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,870. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $36,170.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $53,870 | 11.56% | -2.13% |
| 2016 | $47,640 | 2.35% | - |
| 2015 | $46,520 | 1.72% | - |
| 2014 | $45,720 | -7.20% | - |
| 2013 | $49,010 | -12.26% | - |
| 2012 | $55,020 | - | - |
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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