Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) in Danbury Labor Market Area



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Mechanical Drafters (17-3013)

Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$29.74		$38.67		-$8.93
2016	$29.04	+2.4%	$37.77	+2.4%	-$8.72
2015	$28.49	+2.0%	$37.04	+2.0%	-$8.55
2014	$27.95	+1.9%	$36.35	+1.9%	-$8.39
2013	$27.42	+1.9%	$35.65	+1.9%	-$8.23
2012	$26.89	+2.0%	$34.96	+2.0%	-$8.07
2011	$26.47	+1.6%	$34.42	+1.6%	-$7.94
2010	$26.01	+1.8%	$33.81	+1.8%	-$7.80
2009	$25.73	+1.1%	$33.45	+1.1%	-$7.72
2008	$24.96	+3.1%	$32.46	+3.1%	-$7.49
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.74		$20.50		$9.24
2016	$29.04	+2.4%	$19.84	+3.3%	$9.20
2015	$28.49	+2.0%	$19.43	+2.1%	$9.06
2014	$27.95	+1.9%	$19.01	+2.2%	$8.94
2013	$27.42	+1.9%	$18.63	+2.1%	$8.79
2012	$26.89	+2.0%	$18.31	+1.7%	$8.58
2011	$26.47	+1.6%	$18.02	+1.6%	$8.45
2010	$26.01	+1.8%	$17.72	+1.7%	$8.29
2009	$25.73	+1.1%	$17.48	+1.4%	$8.25
2008	$24.96	+3.1%	$17.03	+2.6%	$7.93

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 2017

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