The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of basic chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical drafters salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $36,340 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,350 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,300 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $64,030 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $76,170 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical drafters in the industry of basic chemical manufacturing. 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 $76,170. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,300. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $36,340.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $56,300 | -2.43% | -1.56% |
| 2015 | $57,670 | 0.02% | - |
| 2014 | $57,660 | -4.89% | - |
| 2013 | $60,480 | 5.46% | - |
| 2012 | $57,180 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical drafters in 26 industries within the manufacturing 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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