The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of architectural and structural metals 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 | $32,750 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,600 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,280 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $74,910 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of architectural and structural metals 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 $74,910. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $32,750.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $48,930 | 0.82% | 7.32% |
| 2015 | $48,530 | 2.51% | - |
| 2014 | $47,310 | 2.09% | - |
| 2013 | $46,320 | 2.09% | - |
| 2012 | $45,350 | - | - |
The average salaries of drafters in 27 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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