The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of specialized design 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 | $32,600 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $54,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,930 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical 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) mechanical drafters is $80,520. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $54,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $32,600.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $54,060 | -5.75% | 4.94% |
| 2016 | $57,170 | 3.29% | - |
| 2015 | $55,290 | 4.85% | - |
| 2014 | $52,610 | 2.13% | - |
| 2013 | $51,490 | 0.19% | - |
| 2012 | $51,390 | - | - |
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.