The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical drafters salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,750 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,930 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,180 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $71,890 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $91,030 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical 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) mechanical drafters is $91,030. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,180. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $34,750.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $56,180 | -0.77% | 9.31% |
| 2016 | $56,610 | -0.18% | - |
| 2015 | $56,710 | 2.89% | - |
| 2014 | $55,070 | 3.14% | - |
| 2013 | $53,340 | 4.48% | - |
| 2012 | $50,950 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical drafters in eleven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical drafters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.