The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of fabricated metal product manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare drafters salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,720 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,970 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $51,090 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $77,700 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of fabricated metal product 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) drafters is $77,700. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,090. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $33,720.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $51,090 | 2.04% | 9.45% |
| 2016 | $50,050 | 2.16% | - |
| 2015 | $48,970 | 1.86% | - |
| 2014 | $48,060 | 2.39% | - |
| 2013 | $46,910 | 1.39% | - |
| 2012 | $46,260 | - | - |
The average salaries of drafters in 88 industries within the manufacturing 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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