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	$29.63		$41.51		-$11.88
2018	$29.48	+.5%	$41.29	+.5%	-$11.81
2017	$28.70	+2.7%	$40.21	+2.7%	-$11.50
2016	$28.04	+2.4%	$39.29	+2.4%	-$11.24
2015	$27.60	+1.6%	$38.67	+1.6%	-$11.06
2014	$27.07	+2.0%	$37.93	+2.0%	-$10.85
2013	$26.57	+1.9%	$37.22	+1.9%	-$10.65
2012	$26.06	+1.9%	$36.51	+1.9%	-$10.44
2011	$25.55	+2.0%	$35.80	+2.0%	-$10.24
2010	$25.15	+1.6%	$35.24	+1.6%	-$10.08
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.63		$21.33		$8.30
2018	$29.48	+.5%	$21.14	+.9%	$8.33
2017	$28.70	+2.7%	$20.50	+3.1%	$8.21
2016	$28.04	+2.4%	$19.95	+2.8%	$8.09
2015	$27.60	+1.6%	$19.49	+2.3%	$8.11
2014	$27.07	+2.0%	$19.09	+2.1%	$7.99
2013	$26.57	+1.9%	$18.68	+2.2%	$7.89
2012	$26.06	+1.9%	$18.30	+2.1%	$7.76
2011	$25.55	+2.0%	$17.99	+1.7%	$7.56
2010	$25.15	+1.6%	$17.70	+1.6%	$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 2019

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