The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning 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 | $36,250 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,560 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $76,540 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $96,300 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning 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 $96,300. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,560. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $36,250.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,560 | 2.47% | 9.47% |
| 2016 | $58,090 | 1.03% | - |
| 2015 | $57,490 | 2.77% | - |
| 2014 | $55,900 | 0.95% | - |
| 2013 | $55,370 | 2.62% | - |
| 2012 | $53,920 | - | - |
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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