The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical drafters salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,990 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,170 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $64,200 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $75,840 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $86,280 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical drafters in the industry of chemical manufacturing. 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 $86,280. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,200. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $40,990.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $64,200 | 6.59% | 16.71% |
| 2016 | $59,970 | 6.47% | - |
| 2015 | $56,090 | 2.91% | - |
| 2014 | $54,460 | 4.90% | - |
| 2013 | $51,790 | -3.24% | - |
| 2012 | $53,470 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical drafters in 79 industries within the manufacturing 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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