The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $46,570 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $58,180 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $71,820 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $85,730 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,990 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $99,990. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $71,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $46,570.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $71,820 | 2.52% | 18.94% |
| 2016 | $70,010 | 4.43% | - |
| 2015 | $66,910 | 6.17% | - |
| 2014 | $62,780 | 1.15% | - |
| 2013 | $62,060 | 6.19% | - |
| 2012 | $58,220 | - | - |
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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