The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $45,780 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $57,450 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $71,710 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $85,160 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,620 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical 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) mechanical drafters is $99,620. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $71,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $45,780.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $71,710 | 0.60% | 16.33% |
| 2016 | $71,280 | 1.02% | - |
| 2015 | $70,550 | 10.73% | - |
| 2014 | $62,980 | -0.05% | - |
| 2013 | $63,010 | 4.78% | - |
| 2012 | $60,000 | - | - |
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.