The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment 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 | $32,280 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,880 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $70,700 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $83,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical drafters in the industry of engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment 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 $83,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $32,280.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $58,020 | 1.93% | 2.69% |
| 2016 | $56,900 | -1.86% | - |
| 2015 | $57,960 | -1.69% | - |
| 2014 | $58,940 | 0.05% | - |
| 2013 | $58,910 | 4.16% | - |
| 2012 | $56,460 | - | - |
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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