The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of forging and stamping 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 | $32,380 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $40,920 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $52,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,750 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $77,480 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical drafters in the industry of forging and stamping. 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 $77,480. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $32,380.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Forging and Stamping from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $52,850 | 9.08% | 4.14% |
| 2015 | $48,050 | 0.92% | - |
| 2014 | $47,610 | -8.78% | - |
| 2013 | $51,790 | 2.18% | - |
| 2012 | $50,660 | - | - |
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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