The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities 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 | $34,310 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,560 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,040 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $72,420 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $80,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities. 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 $80,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,040. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $34,310.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,040 | 12.62% | 9.76% |
| 2016 | $51,590 | 6.28% | - |
| 2015 | $48,350 | 4.92% | - |
| 2014 | $45,970 | -15.34% | - |
| 2013 | $53,020 | -0.49% | - |
| 2012 | $53,280 | - | - |
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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