The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical drafters salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,940 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,020 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $54,370 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,880 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,520 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical 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) mechanical drafters is $79,520. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $54,370. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $35,940.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $54,370 | 2.37% | -7.34% |
| 2016 | $53,080 | -0.64% | - |
| 2015 | $53,420 | -0.26% | - |
| 2014 | $53,560 | -8.08% | - |
| 2013 | $57,890 | -0.81% | - |
| 2012 | $58,360 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical drafters in 15 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical drafters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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