The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of machine shops; turned product; and screw, nut, and bolt 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 | $34,800 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $42,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $52,240 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,780 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $75,580 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical drafters in the industry of machine shops; turned product; and screw, nut, and bolt 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 $75,580. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,240. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $34,800.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $52,240 | 2.97% | 11.41% |
| 2016 | $50,690 | 7.79% | - |
| 2015 | $46,740 | 2.70% | - |
| 2014 | $45,480 | 3.45% | - |
| 2013 | $43,910 | -5.40% | - |
| 2012 | $46,280 | - | - |
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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