The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of construction of buildings are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare drafters salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $33,170 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,010 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $52,080 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,930 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,490 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of construction of buildings. 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 $80,490. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,080. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $33,170.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Construction of Buildings from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $52,080 | 2.65% | 11.60% |
| 2016 | $50,700 | 1.16% | - |
| 2015 | $50,110 | 2.04% | - |
| 2014 | $49,090 | 0.94% | - |
| 2013 | $48,630 | 5.33% | - |
| 2012 | $46,040 | - | - |
The average salaries of drafters in 21 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of drafters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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