The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of repair and maintenance are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare drafters salaries in different industries within the other services (except federal, state, and local government) sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,670 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,580 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $54,530 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,160 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $108,780 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of repair and maintenance. 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 $108,780. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $54,530. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $33,670.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Repair and Maintenance from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $54,530 | 3.72% | 24.34% |
| 2016 | $52,500 | 5.39% | - |
| 2015 | $49,670 | 8.25% | - |
| 2014 | $45,570 | 5.53% | - |
| 2013 | $43,050 | 4.16% | - |
| 2012 | $41,260 | - | - |
The average salaries of drafters in six industries within the other services (except federal, state, and local government) sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of drafters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.