The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of primary metal manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare drafters salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,690 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,380 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $75,740 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of primary metal 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) drafters is $75,740. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,380. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $32,690.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Primary Metal Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,380 | -0.81% | 5.62% |
| 2016 | $48,770 | 1.85% | - |
| 2015 | $47,870 | -0.29% | - |
| 2014 | $48,010 | 6.39% | - |
| 2013 | $44,940 | -1.60% | - |
| 2012 | $45,660 | - | - |
The average salaries of drafters in 88 industries within the manufacturing 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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