The salary statistics and trend of mechanical 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 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 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) 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 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $71,710 | 0.60% | 16.15% |
| 2016 | $71,280 | 1.02% | - |
| 2015 | $70,550 | 10.73% | - |
| 2014 | $62,980 | -0.29% | - |
| 2013 | $63,160 | 4.80% | - |
| 2012 | $60,130 | - | - |
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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Testing Laboratories | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Specialized Design Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services | |