The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors 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 | $34,560 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $42,360 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $53,060 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $65,800 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors. 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 $79,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $53,060. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $34,560.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $53,060 | 5.16% | 4.96% |
| 2016 | $50,320 | -2.48% | - |
| 2015 | $51,570 | 2.99% | - |
| 2014 | $50,030 | -3.98% | - |
| 2013 | $52,020 | 3.06% | - |
| 2012 | $50,430 | - | - |
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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