The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of metalworking machinery 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 | $33,740 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $42,100 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $52,830 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,300 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $75,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of metalworking machinery 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 $75,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,830. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $33,740.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $52,830 | 1.02% | 6.93% |
| 2016 | $52,290 | 3.17% | - |
| 2015 | $50,630 | 4.46% | - |
| 2014 | $48,370 | -1.86% | - |
| 2013 | $49,270 | 0.20% | - |
| 2012 | $49,170 | - | - |
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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