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North Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment310
Mean wage$30.21
Entry wage$21.29
10th percentile wage$17.99
50th percentile wage$30.86
90th percentile wage$41.22
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing28087.9%
Professional and Business Services3010.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing280$31.66
Professional and Business Services30$27.37
Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)
Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$30.86 $41.94  -$11.08
2015$30.08+2.6%$40.87 +2.6%-$10.79
2014$29.51+1.9%$40.11 +1.9%-$10.59
2013$28.95+1.9%$39.34 +1.9%-$10.39
2012$28.39+2.0%$38.58 +2.0%-$10.19
2011$27.95+1.6%$37.98 +1.6%-$10.03
2010$27.46+1.8%$37.31 +1.8%-$9.85
2009$27.16+1.1%$36.91 +1.1%-$9.75
2008$26.35+3.1%$35.82 +3.1%-$9.46
2007$25.47+3.5%$34.62 +3.5%-$9.14
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$30.86 $21.85  $9.01
2015$30.08+2.6%$21.24 +2.9%$8.84
2014$29.51+1.9%$20.78 +2.2%$8.73
2013$28.95+1.9%$20.37 +2.1%$8.58
2012$28.39+2.0%$20.02 +1.7%$8.37
2011$27.95+1.6%$19.70 +1.6%$8.24
2010$27.46+1.8%$19.37 +1.7%$8.09
2009$27.16+1.1%$19.11 +1.4%$8.05
2008$26.35+3.1%$18.62 +2.6%$7.73
2007$25.47+3.5%$18.02 +3.3%$7.45
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $30.86 310
Southwest $29.17 100
Eastern $28.49  
South Central $26.32 150
Northwest $26.18 120
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $30.86 310
South Central $26.32 150
Northwest $26.18 120
Southwest $29.17 100
Eastern $28.49  
Wages in other areas
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