The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of machine shops 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 | $34,120 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,670 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $51,990 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $61,350 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $74,350 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of machine shops. 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 $74,350. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $51,990. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $34,120.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Machine Shops from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $51,990 | 3.04% | 10.75% |
| 2016 | $50,410 | 7.32% | - |
| 2015 | $46,720 | 1.95% | - |
| 2014 | $45,810 | 3.17% | - |
| 2013 | $44,360 | -4.60% | - |
| 2012 | $46,400 | - | - |
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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