The salary statistics and trend of drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians in the industry of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare drafters, engineering technician, and mapping technician salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $36,080 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,030 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,600 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $76,400 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians in the industry of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning 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, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians is $95,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,600. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians is $36,080.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians in the industry of Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,600 | 2.47% | 7.77% |
| 2016 | $58,130 | 1.22% | - |
| 2015 | $57,420 | 2.66% | - |
| 2014 | $55,890 | 1.11% | - |
| 2013 | $55,270 | 0.54% | - |
| 2012 | $54,970 | - | - |
The average salaries of drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians in 21 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of drafters, engineering technicians, and mapping technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.