The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of hardware 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 | $37,840 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,230 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $49,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $64,470 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical drafters in the industry of hardware 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 $64,470. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $49,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $37,840.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Hardware Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $49,850 | 3.57% | 2.97% |
| 2015 | $48,070 | 1.64% | - |
| 2014 | $47,280 | 1.04% | - |
| 2013 | $46,790 | -3.38% | - |
| 2012 | $48,370 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical drafters in 26 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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