The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of specialized design 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 | $34,220 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,810 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $52,400 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $65,010 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $87,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of specialized design 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 $87,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $34,220.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $52,400 | 3.21% | 2.63% |
| 2016 | $50,720 | -0.30% | - |
| 2015 | $50,870 | -0.41% | - |
| 2014 | $51,080 | 2.98% | - |
| 2013 | $49,560 | -2.95% | - |
| 2012 | $51,020 | - | - |
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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