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Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in the Industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

The salary statistics and trend of electrical and electronics drafters in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare electrical and electronics drafters salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$51,500
25th Percentile Wage
$61,840
50th Percentile Wage
$74,760
75th Percentile Wage
$89,630
90th Percentile Wage
$101,540

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for electrical and electronics drafters in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) electrical and electronics drafters is $101,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent electrical and electronics drafters is $51,500.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of electrical and electronics drafters in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$74,760
1.58% 23.30%
2016
$73,580
10.34% -
2015
$65,970
3.99% -
2014
$63,340
-1.66% -
2013
$64,390
10.95% -
2012
$57,340
- -

Table 3. Compare Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Different Industries within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The average salaries of electrical and electronics drafters in nine industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of electrical and electronics drafters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Scientific Research and Development Services
$74,760
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
$74,760
Engineering Services
$56,480
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$56,360
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
$56,120
Testing Laboratories
$50,220
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
$49,460
Specialized Design Services
$48,370
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
$37,950

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