The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of fabricated metal product 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 | $33,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,090 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $51,290 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,220 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $77,480 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical 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) mechanical drafters is $77,480. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,290. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $33,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $51,290 | 2.59% | 9.48% |
| 2016 | $49,960 | 2.42% | - |
| 2015 | $48,750 | 2.34% | - |
| 2014 | $47,610 | 1.55% | - |
| 2013 | $46,870 | 0.94% | - |
| 2012 | $46,430 | - | - |
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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