The salary statistics and trend of mechanical drafters in the industry of testing laboratories are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical drafters salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,690 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,010 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $76,960 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $93,940 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical drafters in the industry of testing laboratories. 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 $93,940. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,010. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical drafters is $38,690.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical drafters in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,010 | 17.61% | 18.10% |
| 2016 | $49,440 | -4.85% | - |
| 2015 | $51,840 | -0.77% | - |
| 2014 | $52,240 | 1.91% | - |
| 2013 | $51,240 | 4.08% | - |
| 2012 | $49,150 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical drafters in eleven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical drafters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.