The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare drafters salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,170 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $42,500 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,590 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $66,170 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $81,190 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services. 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 $81,190. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,590. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $34,170.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $53,590 | 1.38% | 8.92% |
| 2016 | $52,850 | 1.55% | - |
| 2015 | $52,030 | 0.96% | - |
| 2014 | $51,530 | 3.05% | - |
| 2013 | $49,960 | 2.30% | - |
| 2012 | $48,810 | - | - |
The average salaries of drafters in 13 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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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