The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of testing laboratories 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 | $34,640 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,810 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $50,650 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $67,640 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $82,380 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of testing laboratories. 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 $82,380. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $50,650. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $34,640.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $50,650 | -1.62% | 3.57% |
| 2016 | $51,470 | -1.40% | - |
| 2015 | $52,190 | -0.11% | - |
| 2014 | $52,250 | 3.37% | - |
| 2013 | $50,490 | 3.27% | - |
| 2012 | $48,840 | - | - |
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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