The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of primary metal 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 | $32,600 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $37,500 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,830 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,580 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $71,260 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical 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) mechanical drafters is $71,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,830. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $32,600.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Primary Metal Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $46,830 | -0.66% | 5.04% |
| 2016 | $47,140 | -1.65% | - |
| 2015 | $47,920 | -0.73% | - |
| 2014 | $48,270 | 8.02% | - |
| 2013 | $44,400 | -0.16% | - |
| 2012 | $44,470 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical drafters in 79 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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