The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of specialty trade contractors 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 | $34,750 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,000 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,010 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $73,230 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $91,730 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of specialty trade contractors. 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 $91,730. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,010. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $34,750.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $57,010 | 1.95% | 7.00% |
| 2016 | $55,900 | 0.66% | - |
| 2015 | $55,530 | 2.59% | - |
| 2014 | $54,090 | 0.07% | - |
| 2013 | $54,050 | 1.91% | - |
| 2012 | $53,020 | - | - |
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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