The salary statistics and trend of drafters in the industry of state government, including schools and hospitals are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare drafters salaries in different industries within the federal, state, and local government sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $36,480 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,780 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $52,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $62,620 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $68,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for drafters in the industry of state government, including schools and hospitals. 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 $68,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $52,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent drafters is $36,480.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of drafters in the industry of State government, including schools and hospitals from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $52,930 | 0.13% | 14.57% |
| 2016 | $52,860 | 1.53% | - |
| 2015 | $52,050 | 7.42% | - |
| 2014 | $48,190 | 2.26% | - |
| 2013 | $47,100 | 3.99% | - |
| 2012 | $45,220 | - | - |
The average salaries of drafters in eight industries within the federal, state, and local government 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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