The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of automotive 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 | $33,350 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,430 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $79,950 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $118,910 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $127,480 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of automotive 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 $127,480. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $79,950. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $33,350.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Automotive Repair and Maintenance from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $79,950 | -35.23% | 40.78% |
| 2016 | $108,120 | 51.56% | - |
| 2014 | $52,370 | 6.65% | - |
| 2013 | $48,890 | 3.15% | - |
| 2012 | $47,350 | - | - |
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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair | |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | |
| Personal and Laundry Services | |
| Repair and Maintenance | |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery Equipment (except Auto and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | |